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Storm Alert: 60 MPH Winds & Hail Batter South-Central PA
15 Apr
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for multiple PA counties.
- Storm to bring 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail.
- Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible from the storm.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for central Bedford County, southwestern Franklin County, and Fulton County in south-central Pennsylvania. The warning, issued by the National Weather Service in State College, is valid until 8 p.m. EDT. At 7:19 p.m., the storm was located over Bedford and moving east at 40 mph. It is expected to produce wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-size hail, posing a risk of damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Key areas under the warning include Bedford, Breezewood, Everett, Mercersburg, and McConnellsburg, as well as specific stretches of Interstate 70, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Interstate 99. Residents are advised to take shelter inside a sturdy structure and stay clear of windows until the storm passes.