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Severe thunderstorms with the potential to create a tornado are moving through central Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service has warned.
Just before 7 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Bedford County, Huntingdon, Franklin, Mifflin, Fulton, Juniata, Northumberland counties, northwestern Cumberland County, the south of Center County and southwest of Perry County.
The warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m., according to the NWS.
The severe thunderstorms cause wind gusts of 70 mph, which could cause considerable damage to mobile homes, rooftops and outbuildings, the NWS said. There will be torrential rains which could lead to flash floods.
The portion of the storm over Center County was over Bald Eagle State Park moving northeast at 20 mph and radar indicated it could bring tornado conditions.
For this part of the storm, mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows and vehicles is expected, according to the NWS.
The storm will move through the area until at least 7:10 p.m. from the park in Blanchard to Mill Hall.
The NWS advises those in the area of the tornado warning to immediately take cover and proceed to the basement or interior room on the ground floor of a solid building. Avoid windows and anyone outside, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle should move to the nearest substantial shelter to protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rains could hide the tornado, the NWS warned.
For those facing a severe thunderstorm warning, the NWS is warning that this is an extremely dangerous storm that has already caused wind damage through the I-99 corridor.
“If you hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck by lightning,” the NWS warned. “Move to a safe shelter now!”
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