Altoona

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:27AM EDT by NWS State College PA At 326 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Westmont, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Altoona, Johnstown, Hollidaysburg, Westmont, Ebensburg, Belmont, Nanty-Glo, Portage, Geistown, Southmont, Lakemont, Bellwood, Cresson, Gallitzin, Vinco, Loretto, Williamsburg, Dale, Duncansville, and East Conemaugh. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.