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Here is the 2026 Tornado list and map for Pennsylvania as of August 28th.45 tornadoes this year is the 2nd most ever for any year! The only year with more is 1998 with 57.More statistics:22 in June = 2nd most for June or any month15 in July = 2nd most for July8 in August = 2nd most for August37 for June + July = Record most for June + July
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33 minutes ago, Voyager said:
51 here for the low.
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50 was the low here.
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Another tornado confirmed today by NWS in Lancaster County on 8-20
NOUS41 KCTP 281746 PNSCTP PAZ066-282200- Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 146 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 08/20/26 Tornado Event - Update #2... .Update... Based on additional drone footage, NWS State College has extended the length of the Columbia EF-1 tornado and added an additional short EF-0 tornado (now 4 total) from the storms that moved through southeast PA on August 20, 2026. ..Eastern York County Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 120 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.07 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 1 Start Date: 08/20/2026 Start Time: 04:24 PM EDT Start Location: 2 SSW Wrightsville / York County / PA Start Lat/Lon: 39.9994 / -76.5521 End Date: 08/20/2026 End Time: 04:26 PM EDT End Location: 2 SSE Wrightsville / York County / PA End Lat/Lon: 39.9975 / -76.5323 Survey Summary: An EF-2 tornado impacted eastern York County during the afternoon of August 20, 2026. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 120 mph and the tornado had a maximum path width of 100 yards. Damage was first noted near the end of Vista Lane near Wrightsville where approximately 5 trees were snapped. Sporadic tree damage was noted along the tornado`s track as it continued towards Picturesque Drive. The most significant damage occurred at Eastern York High School where the roof was fully ripped off of multiple classrooms. There was also significant damage to the school`s auditorium, with the roof partially ripped off and bricks at the top of the wall shifted from their original location. The tornado continued eastward along Winding Way, where multiple homes sustained damage to windows and siding. One injury was reported as a result of a window being blown into a house. The tornado knocked down crops in a field to the east of these houses, before lifting prior to reaching Chateau Circle. We would like to thank York County Emergency Management and local homeowners for their assistance in this damage survey. ..Columbia Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.01 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/20/2026 Start Time: 04:30 PM EDT Start Location: Columbia / Lancaster County / PA Start Lat/Lon: 40.0343 / -76.5015 End Date: 08/20/2026 End Time: 04:33 PM EDT End Location: 2 SE Columbia / Lancaster County / PA End Lat/Lon: 40.0031 / -76.4620 Survey Summary: On August 20, 2026 at approximately 4:30 p.m. EDT, an EF-1 tornado impacted Columbia, PA. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph with a maximum path width of 100 yards. The damage path began on the block where Walnut Street meets 4th Street. Damage was done to an old firehouse where a section of the second story brick wall was knocked down onto Avenue H and a neighboring store. The firehouse roof and another adjacent roof were torn off and lying nearby. The tornado continued southeast through town where a couple small outbuildings were collapsed near Avenue K. Damage continued down Malt Avenue with many tree limbs snapped and minor damage to roofs. The tornado then crossed the Columbia Reading Railway snapping some large trees along Manor Street and Furnace Avenue. It continued into the wooded area south of town and across Blue Lane where many trees were found uprooted and snapped. Additional damage was discovered with numerous trees snapped or uprooted along the western side of Richland Drive. The tornado then continued over the ridge to the south of Richland Drive before crossing over Shultz Road. The tornado then turned left (toward the southeast) and left a path of convergent damage in a corn field north of Charlestown Rd. Sporadic damage was observed downstream of the tornado path on a farm, but it was not continuous enough to definitely extend the tornado path further. We would like to thank Lancaster County Emergency Management, the Columbia Borough Police Department, and students from Millersville University for their assistance in this damage survey. .Habecker Rd Tornado... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 65 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.3 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/20/2026 Start Time: 04:37 PM EDT Start Location: 2 ESE Mountville / Lancaster County / PA Start Lat/Lon: 40.0271 / -76.402 End Date: 08/20/2026 End Time: 04:37 PM EDT End Location: 2 ESE Mountville / Lancaster County / PA End Lat/Lon: 40.0235 / -76.3989 Survey Summary: A brief EF-0 tornado occurred at 4:37PM EDT on August 20, 2026. The tornado began northwest of Habecker Church Rd and carved out a narrow convergent swath of damage in several cornfields as it moved south-southeast. The tornado began to occlude as it crossed Habecker Church Rd, after which the path briefly widened and became a bit less defined. Interestingly, there may have been a second even more narrow vortex that developed to the east of the parent vortex (to the left from a storm-relative standpoint) and joined up with the main circulation near Habecker Church Rd. The tornado likely lifted as it cycled and subsequently produced more damage to the northeast as it a crossed a residential area. We would like to thank students from Millersville University for their assistance in this damage survey. ..Manor Township Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.49 miles Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/20/2026 Start Time: 04:38 PM EDT Start Location: 2 E Mountville / Lancaster County / PA Start Lat/Lon: 40.0314 / -76.3877 End Date: 08/20/2026 End Time: 04:40 PM EDT End Location: 2 NW Millersville / Lancaster County / PA End Lat/Lon: 40.0312 / -76.3784 Survey Summary: An EF-0 tornado developed over Broadstone Street causing significant damage to trees and pulling gutters off of homes. The tornado traveled east partially ripping a roof off of a townhouse as it crossed Sutherland Road and uprooted additional trees in the neighborhood. Finally it crossed South Centerville Road snapping and uprooting numerous trees as it continued east before lifting over a field. We would like to thank Lancaster County Emergency Management and students from Millersville University for their assistance in this damage survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$
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1) Late summer warmth to end August and start September with potential severe weather and heavy rain threats early next week
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-- Changed Discussion --IR satellite trends show fog coverage expanding in the western and central valleys where skies have cleared for the most part. Can`t rule out a stray shower/t-storm southeast of I-81 today, but overall conditions will be trending drier/less humid through Saturday. Noticeable cooler tonight with more locally dense valley fog into early Saturday morning. -------------------------------------------------------------- KEY MESSAGE 1: Late summer warmth to end August and start September with potential bouts of severe weather and heavy rain early next week Large scale pattern to close out August and kickoff September will feature an expansive sprawling upper ridge centered from the southern Plains into the Southeast U.S. Residing on the northeastern periphery of the upper high in CPA will open the door for returning late summer heat/humidity along with the potential for episodic bouts of severe weather/heavy rain in a ring of fire type pattern. WPC has introduced a marginal risk of excessive rain Monday 8/31 and Tuesday 9/1 across northern PA. This limited predictability flow regime offers reduced confidence in the precip department, but does send a strong warm signal for temperatures trending above the historical average as the 9th month of 2026 gets underway.
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.35 rain from last night.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 306 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026 PAZ006-012-018-019-025>028-034>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-056-057- 063>065-280715- Potter-Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair- Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga- Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union- Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Cumberland- Adams-York- 306 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts 60 mph or greater, hail, and a tornado may accompany these storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 306 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026 PAZ058-059-066-280715- Schuylkill-Lebanon-Lancaster- 306 AM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts 60 mph or greater, hail, and a tornado may accompany these storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. $$ MRS
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Patchy fog will burn off this morning and give way to partly sunny skies and warmer temps. Tomorrow sees severe weather chances return with flash flooding and damaging wind gusts the main threats, particularly in Eastern PA. #Pawx
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A second tornado was confirmed by NWS in Lancaster County from last weeks storms.
Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 542 PM EDT Tue Aug 25 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 08/20/2026 Tornado Event... ..Manor Township Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.49 miles Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 08/20/2026 Start Time: 04:38 PM EDT Start Location: 2 E Mountville / Lancaster County / PA Start Lat/Lon: 40.0314 / -76.3877 End Date: 08/20/2026 End Time: 04:40 PM EDT End Location: 2 NW Millersville / Lancaster County / PA End Lat/Lon: 40.0312 / -76.3784 Survey Summary: An EF-0 tornado developed over Broadstone Street causing significant damage to trees and pulling gutters off of homes. The tornado traveled east partially ripping a roof off of a townhouse as it crossed Sutherland Road and uprooted additional trees in the neighborhood. Finally it crossed South Centerville Road snapping and uprooting numerous trees as it continued east before lifting over a field. We would like to thank Lancaster County Emergency Management and students from Millersville University for their assistance in this damage survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Krantz/Bowen
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3 hours ago, TheDreamTraveler said:
Thankfully in terms of ranking we don't rank with tornado alley in intensity. Anything over EF3 is usually pretty rare in most of the state and slightly less rare in the western half. Still very impressive. We might be able to beat 2021 but 1998 might be hard to beat unless the fall season is very active
You right. And thankfully that most of thse wernt long tracked tornados through urban and city areas.
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** PENNSYLVANIA TORNADO COUNT 2026 **Pennsylvania is now up to 41 confirmed tornadoes for 2026! An EF2 tornado has been confirmed in eastern York County and an EF1 in western Lancaster County from the severe thunderstorms this past Thursday, August 20th. It has been quite the severe weather season, and we are not done yet, with strong storms expected throughout the weekend. The 41 tornadoes are the 3rd most recorded in the state, followed by 44 in 2021 and 59 in 1998.To put it into more perspective, Pennsylvania has seen more tornadoes than Nebraska (37) and Texas (33), and we are not far behind Kansas (44) and Oklahoma (47). How do you feel that Pennsylvania is ranking up with some of the traditional 'Tornado Alley' states?
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 400 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-037-041-042-045-046-049>053- 056>059-063-240800- Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin- Juniata-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton- Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry- Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland- 400 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms with brief, strong gusty winds and small hail are possible this afternoon and early this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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.96 rain from the thunderstorm last night. last nights Forecast was for .25-.50 Monthly total now stands at 4.76
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.87 rain this afternoon. That's 2.29 rain for this week.
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Flood Watch National Weather Service State College PA 1214 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 PAZ012-041-042-045-046-049>053-057>059-065-066-210000- /O.EXB.KCTP.FA.A.0013.000000T0000Z-260821T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northern Clinton-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton- Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-York-Lancaster- Including the cities of Lock Haven, Shamokin, Renovo, Williamsport, Selinsgrove, Harrisburg, Danville, Pottsville, Hershey, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Sunbury, York, Lebanon, Trout Run, Lewisburg, Laporte, and Lancaster 1214 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Sullivan, Union and York. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy rain are expected this afternoon through the evening. Rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood -
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759 FXUS61 KCTP 200838 AFDCTP Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service State College PA 438 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED...
-- Changed Discussion --* SPC upgraded southeast PA to a Slight Risk, highlighting potential for damaging winds and a tornado or two. * Increased rainfall totals today, including potential for a swath of 1-2"+ and an associated risk for isolated flooding.
-- End Changed Discussion --Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 449 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 PAZ010>012-017>019-024>028-033>036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059- 063-064-210900- Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre- Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset- Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton- Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry- Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams- 449 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall may lead to isolated instances of areal flooding today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 449 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 PAZ065-066-210900- York-Lancaster- 449 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and a tornado or two. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$
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. 35 rain here this afternoon.
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1.07 beneficial rainfall from the event. Monthly total is now 2.58
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Central PA Summer 2026 Discussion/Obs Thread
in Upstate New York/Pennsylvania
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Theres still some heat and humidity to be had before we close the book on summer. Fall is getting close, and for some of us...it's too close.