Tornado Warning — Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 27 at 8:24PM EDT until August 27 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA
TORCTP The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Lancaster County in south central Pennsylvania... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 824 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Leola, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... New Holland, Leola, Leacock, Bareville, Intercourse, Blue Ball, Farmersville, and Gordonville.
Effective August 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM ET · Expires August 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS State College PA
Expires
August 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
33 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (33 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
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