Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 27 at 9:09PM EDT until August 27 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
SVRCTP The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Dauphin County in south central Pennsylvania... * Until 1000 PM EDT. * At 908 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rutherford, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Harrisburg, Hershey, Colonial Park, Progress, Middletown, Palmyra, Linglestown, Steelton, Hummelstown, Paxtonia, Rutherford, and Skyline View. Radar has indicated rotation within this severe thunderstorm. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, tornadoes can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms. This includes the following Interstates... The Pennsylvania Turnpike from mile markers 246 to 254. Interstate 81 from mile markers 68 to 81. Interstate 83 from mile markers 43 to 50. Interstate 2
Effective August 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET · Expires August 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS State College PA
Expires
August 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows. Very heavy rainfall is occurring with this severe thunderstorm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
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