Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Erie, Pennsylvania
Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Erie County in Pennsylvania.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The alert was issued at 4:54 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.
Storm Details
A severe thunderstorm was located near Girard, or 12 miles southwest of Erie, moving east at 50 mph
Hazards
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail
Potential Impact
Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to trees and power lines
Locations Mentioned
Erie, Edinboro, North East, Girard, Waterford, Wattsburg, Northwest Harborcreek, Harborcreek, Lawrence Park, Wesleyville, Lake City, Cranesville, Platea, McKean, Northwest Harborcr, and Avonia
Areas Affected
The warning covers Erie County in Pennsylvania.
Safety Information
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
