Overview
- The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch covering Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, Union and York counties until 7 p.m.
- A separate severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Mifflin County through 3 p.m.
- A watch means conditions are favorable for severe storms to form while a warning means severe weather is occurring and people must take immediate protective action.
- Local outlets are directing viewers to live radar, Sky Cams and active alerts so residents in cities such as Harrisburg, Lancaster, York and Gettysburg can track storms and act quickly.
- Forecasters note the region has seen short-duration warnings earlier in the week but there are no verified reports of widespread damage in the current coverage; hazards could include damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and localized flash flooding that may disrupt travel.