Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 7 at 1:22PM EDT until August 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 540 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ADAMS CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN FRANKLIN LANCASTER LEBANON PERRY SCHUYLKILL YORK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CARLISLE, CHAMBERSBURG, GETTYSBURG, HARRISBURG, HERSHEY, LANCASTER, LEBANON, NEWPORT, POTTSVILLE, WAYNESBORO, AND YORK.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS State College PA
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Franklin County, Pennsylvania?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Franklin County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Lancaster County, Cumberland County, York County, Perry County, Lebanon County, Schuylkill County, Adams County, Dauphin County.