Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS State College PA
AREA: McKean; Elk; Cameron
SENT: 2026-07-06T18:03:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS State College PA

At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Johnsonburg, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
St. Marys, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Wilcox, James City, East Branch Dam,
and Elk River.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-06T18:45:00-04:00