First published Oct 16, 2026, 9:48:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 9:48:15 PM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 5:04PM EDT until October 16 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe thunderstorms were observed moving east at 35 mph across Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties, with radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts. The warning advised people to shelter inside and stay away from windows.

Why it matters

The warning cited possible damage to roofs, siding, and trees and gave an immediate shelter instruction.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 5:04PM EDT until October 16 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA

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