Key facts
- Alert
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, State College PA
- Areas
- Blair, PA; Cambria, PA; Centre, PA; Clearfield, PA
- Places
- Tyrone, Philipsburg, Bald Eagle, Bellwood, Patton, Osceola Mills, Tipton, Chester Hill, Carrolltown, Houtzdale, North Philipsburg, South Philipsburg
- In effect
- until 1:45 PM EDT, Oct 16, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.”
NWS State College PA, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 1:27 PM EDT Oct 16, 2026 · official alert
“These storms are capable of producing widespread damaging winds.”
NWS State College PA, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 1:27 PM EDT Oct 16, 2026 · official alert
“Expect considerable tree damage.”
NWS State College PA, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 1:27 PM EDT Oct 16, 2026 · official alert
What to do
If you are outdoors, move inside a well-built building now and stay away from windows. A car is not a safe place in damaging wind if a sturdy building is nearby.
Stay indoors until the warning ends at 1:45 PM EDT. Pick an interior room on the lowest floor if you can.
The National Weather Service expects considerable tree damage, and damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. If you are in a mobile home, move to a sturdier building if you can do so safely.
If you are driving on Interstate 80 or Interstate 99 in the warned area, be ready for debris and downed limbs. Follow the instructions of local officials and the National Weather Service.
Context
The warning covers northeastern Blair County, northeastern Cambria County, southwestern Centre County and southern Clearfield County. FEMA flood-insurance claims on record are 1,118 for Blair County, 806 for Cambria County and 341 for Centre County since 1978. These counts only include insured properties and show past flood losses, not wind damage from this storm.
FEMA disaster declarations show these counties have dealt with other major events before. Cambria County was included in a 2024 declaration for Tropical Storm Debby. Centre County was included in a 2016 declaration for severe storms and flooding.
Updates
- The severe thunderstorm warning expired at 1:45 PM EDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the severe thunderstorm warning; it remains in effect until 1:45 PM EDT.
- NWS State College PA issued the severe thunderstorm warning until 1:45 PM EDT.
History here
Blair County: 1118 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Blair County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4267 (2016): severe winter storm and snowstorm
- DR-1898 (2010): severe winter storms and snowstorms
Cambria County: 806 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Cambria County: recent federal disaster declarations
Centre County: 341 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Centre County: recent federal disaster declarations
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Questions
- Is there a severe thunderstorm warning in Centre County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in State College issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that includes southwestern Centre County until 1:45 PM EDT on Friday, October 16, 2026.
- How strong are the winds in this warning?
- The National Weather Service says the storms can produce 70 mph wind gusts, based on radar. They were moving east at 60 mph at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Which places are affected by the Severe Thunderstorm Warning near State College?
- Places named include Tyrone, Northern Cambria, Philipsburg, Bellwood, Patton, Hastings, Osceola Mills, Tipton, Carrolltown and Houtzdale. The warning also mentions Interstate 80 between mile markers 128 and 138 and Interstate 99 between mile markers 39 and 59.
Sources
- NWS State College PA: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Oct 16, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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