TORNADO PHOTOS: View Photo Gallery of Friday’s Fulton County Tornado

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Just before 6 PM Friday, a Tornado Warning was issued for a supercell thunderstorm in Fulton County. The county sits on the Maryland Line in Southcentral PA. The NWS State College Survey Team traveled to the area Saturday, and confirmed an EF-1 tornado took place. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be between 95-105 MPH. The tornado occurred in Needmore, Southern Fulton County. Below is a gallery of photos displaying the event as it happened and the damage it left behind. Click a photo to enlarge it. Credit goes to Desiree Kendall, a follower from the area. Remember to share…

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Severe Storms Likely Friday Across Much of Pennsylvania

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The Storm Prediction Center has labeled all of Western and Central PA in a Slight Risk for Friday. In addition, the majority of Eastern PA except the Philadelphia Area is under a Marginal Risk. Scattered strong to severe storms will develop Friday Afternoon and Evening and move north. Here is a future simulated radar image for 8 PM Friday Evening. At this point the majority of activity remains throughout Western PA and the mountains of Central PA. If you plan to be outdoors in these areas Friday Evening, we advise you to keep a close eye on the radar. As…

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Major Rainfall Amounts Expected Friday into Saturday, High Flash Flood Risk

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A coastal storm will bring heavy rain to much of the state beginning Friday Afternoon. Rainfall will then intensify heading into Friday Night, lasting through Saturday Afternoon. Some areas will likely end up with nearly 5″ of rain along the Maryland Border. There may be pockets of over a half foot of rain where persistent banding occurs. Rain will begin in Southcentral PA around noon Friday, expanding to cover much of the southern half of PA by the evening. It will then become heavier heading into the night especially south of the turnpike. Here is what we expect the radar…

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Coastal Storm to Bring Significant Amounts of Rainfall Friday into Saturday

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After the past couple days of dry and mostly sunny weather, we have our eyes turned to the weekend as a low pressure system will track just south of Pennsylvania during the day Friday and will transfer its energy to the coast Friday night. This coastal low will enhance precipitation across the state overnight Friday into Saturday morning. Below is our futurecast radar valid for 5:00 PM Friday and 8:00 PM Friday evening: PREDICTED RAINFALL TOTALS FRIDAY PM THROUGH SATURDAY PM: Timeline: Rainfall will begin from west to east beginning lunchtime Friday, lasting through the early morning hours of Saturday.…

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Severe Storms, Flooding Expected Thursday Night into Friday

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Yet another round of severe storms is expected to impact the area Thursday Night into Friday. The NWS/NOAA Storm Prediction Center has already highlighted the threat of severe thunderstorms and flooding across Central and Eastern PA. Many communities in Central and Eastern PA are still recovering from torrential rainfall that occurred this past weekend. Some locations soaked up nearly 5″ of rain. Harrisburg International Airport recorded 4.27″ of rainfall in one hour, breaking the previous record of 4.00″ set in 1969. With another 1-3″ of rainfall expected Thursday Night into Friday throughout Southern and Eastern PA, flooding will be a…

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Serious Flooding Concern Continues for Many PA Counties

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Significant to major flooding has taken place in several PA towns this evening, where as much as 3 to 6 inches of rain has fallen in these towns. Dauphin, York, and Lebanon counties were a few of the counties hit hardest. Roads were turned into rivers this evening, leaving motorists stranded. Below are images from this evening’s flooding in Dauphin county: Photos are courtesy of Sean Simmers and of pennlive.com Neighbor's trying to save vehicles in Middletown @PennLive pic.twitter.com/dsVJ0j3SsQ — Sean Simmers (@SeanSimmers) July 23, 2017 These same areas will likely see another several hour period of steady to heavy rain…

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RAW VIDEO: Possible Tornado in Lebanon County

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Eye witness footage taken from Sarah Chapin O’Leary shows what looks like a tornado on the ground and then dissipates in Lebanon county earlier this evening. We have no damage reports as of 8:50 PM. See for yourself by viewing the video below:   Make sure to have our Facebook page liked for the latest>>>PA Weather Action on Facebook! Share the video with your friends and family by using the icons below!

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Severe Weather Outbreak to Impact Pennsylvania this Weekend

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Severe weather is expected to impact the state of Pennsylvania both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of us under a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather both days. For Saturday, the primary threat will arrive in the afternoon hours and will carry over into the early morning hours of Sunday. The Storm Prediction Center has stated in their outlook that the main impacts from these storms will be damaging winds in excess of 60 MPH and large hail. Dynamics will be in place Saturday for the potential of  isolated tornadoes. Below is a look…

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Severe Weather Along with Dangerously Hot and Humid Conditions Expected Thursday

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After another hot and humid day, we are tracking another round of severe weather expected for the state tomorrow and on top of it, some areas may even experience warmer temperatures than today! The primary severe weather threat is expected to arrive later in the day tomorrow, likely after 6 PM for our northwestern counties and will slowly drift southeastward throughout the remaining evening hours. As it does so, it is anticipated that the storms will weaken and eventually fall apart. Because of this many areas south and east of I-81 will remain dry tomorrow. Below is our short term…

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MUST SEE: Raw Video of Northern Lights Captured by Eye Witnesses

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As many of us missed witnessing the Northern Lights, we thought it would be right to share with you all an absolute incredible video captured by The Aurora Chasers in Fairbanks, Alaska. The beauty of Mother Nature is quite astonishing at times and this is certainly one of those times. A big thanks to The Aurora Chasers for allowing us to share their amazing video with you all. Like our page on Facebook for the latest updates by clicking here>>>PA Weather Action on Facebook! Make sure you share The Aurora Chasers unbelievable video by using our icons below!  

Severe Thunderstorms Capable of Damaging Winds Possible Today

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As we start off our workweek, we are tracking severe weather that is possible mainly in the afternoon and evening hours today. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed many areas under a SLIGHT RISK and MARGINAL RISK for severe weather. As it stands right now, northeast pa has the best chance of experiencing severe weather. Below is our future simulated radar using one of our short term models from 1 pm through midnight. The bulk of the action looks like it will develop after 3 PM and should begin to fall apart after 8 PM. Make sure you click…

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Parts of PA to see Northern Lights Tonight into Tomorrow Morning

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Keep an eye to the sky tonight and early parts of tomorrow morning as our state, as well as the rest of the Northeast is under a Geomagnetic Storm Watch. On Friday, a massive sunspot erupted on the sun, which created what scientists call a “coronal mass ejection” and is headed straight for our planet tonight. This means some us could see quite the spectacular show later tonight and early tomorrow morning! The National Weather Service has created a graphic (below) indicating what areas are more likely to see the Northern Lights. Pennsylvania is on the southern extent of areas…

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Dangerous Heat Expected Today

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Today many of our southeastern counties are under an excessive heat warning and advisories as temperatures will sore into the 90s and real feel temperatures will surpass 100 degrees. However, just because these counties are the only ones under an advisory, does not mean the rest of us will escape the heat. Below is the latest HRRR model projecting our high temperatures for today:  Please remember in the above image is the ACTUAL temperature. The southeastern third of the state will have temperatures sore well into the 90s, and even near 100 degrees as you get closer to the Philadelphia…

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Enhanced Risk of Severe Storms Monday With Threat For Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes

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The NWS Storm Prediction Center has already highlighted much of Eastern PA in an Enhanced Risk for severe storms Monday. Widespread severe thunderstorms are expected across the area. A line of strong storms will form in Central PA in the late morning and early afternoon hours of Monday. The line is then likely to turn severe as tears east into Eastern PA late afternoon into early Monday Evening. The model above is forecasting the radar for 5:00 PM Monday. As you can see, potent storms will be moving into Allentown, Reading, Lancaster, and York. These storms are expected to produce…

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Strong to Severe Storms Possible Across Much of PA Sunday

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The NWS Storm Prediction Center has labeled much of Western and Central PA in a Slight Risk Sunday. With the ground already saturated throughout much of the western part of the state, the flash flooding risk will be particularly high. Even pop-up, non-severe storms may cause flooding in flood-prone regions. MAP: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM RISK ON SUNDAY Area A – Locations included in this region are under a Slight Risk. This means scattered severe thunderstorms are expected. Area B – Locations included in this region are under a Marginal Risk. This means isolated severe thunderstorms are expected, and mainly short-lived. The greatest risk Sunday…

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