Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS State College PA
AREA: Schuylkill
SENT: 2026-06-11T20:33:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 8:33PM EDT by NWS State College PA

At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lehighton, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Pottsville, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Haven, St. Clair, Orwigsburg, Port
Carbon, Tuscarora, New Philadelphia, Friedensburg, Renningers,
McKeansburg, Coaldale, Snyders, Lake Wynonah, Cressona, Palo Alto,
Auburn, Deer Lake, Cumbola, and Middleport.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central Pennsylvania.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-11T21:00:00-04:00