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2017 [KCTP] STATE_COLLEGE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 5

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214 
WFUS51 KCTP 012006
TORCTP
PAC083-012045-
/O.NEW.KCTP.TO.W.0005.170501T2006Z-170501T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
406 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania...

* Until 445 PM EDT
    
* At 406 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Wilcox, moving northeast at 55 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. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Kinzua Bridge State Park and Betula around 420 PM EDT. 
  Crosby and Smethport around 430 PM EDT. 
  Port Allegany around 440 PM EDT. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Jewett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4198 7821 4162 7820 4162 7841 4160 7842
      4160 7848 4163 7850 4163 7890
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 238DEG 48KT 4160 7873 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

KF
573 
WWUS51 KCTP 012015
SVSCTP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
415 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

PAC083-012045-
/O.CON.KCTP.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170501T2045Z/
McKean PA-
415 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCKEAN COUNTY...
    
At 414 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kinzua Bridge State Park, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated strong 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. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Betula and Crosby around 420 PM EDT. 
  Port Allegany around 430 PM EDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7860 4176 7862 4198 7821 4162 7820
      4162 7841 4160 7842 4160 7848 4163 7850
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 254DEG 52KT 4167 7855 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

La Corte
764 
WWUS51 KCTP 012018
SVSCTP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
418 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

PAC083-012045-
/O.CON.KCTP.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170501T2045Z/
McKean PA-
418 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCKEAN COUNTY...
    
At 417 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Betula, moving east at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated strong rotation. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

The tornado will be near...
  Betula and Crosby around 420 PM EDT. 
  Port Allegany around 430 PM EDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7860 4176 7862 4198 7821 4162 7820
      4162 7841 4160 7842 4160 7848 4163 7850
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 254DEG 52KT 4168 7849 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

La Corte
Permalink to 201705012006-KCTP-WFUS51-TORCTP
214 
WFUS51 KCTP 012006
TORCTP
PAC083-012045-
/O.NEW.KCTP.TO.W.0005.170501T2006Z-170501T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
406 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania...

* Until 445 PM EDT
    
* At 406 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Wilcox, moving northeast at 55 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. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Kinzua Bridge State Park and Betula around 420 PM EDT. 
  Crosby and Smethport around 430 PM EDT. 
  Port Allegany around 440 PM EDT. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Jewett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4198 7821 4162 7820 4162 7841 4160 7842
      4160 7848 4163 7850 4163 7890
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 238DEG 48KT 4160 7873 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

KF
Permalink to 201705012015-KCTP-WWUS51-SVSCTP
573 
WWUS51 KCTP 012015
SVSCTP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
415 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

PAC083-012045-
/O.CON.KCTP.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170501T2045Z/
McKean PA-
415 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCKEAN COUNTY...
    
At 414 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kinzua Bridge State Park, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated strong 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. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Betula and Crosby around 420 PM EDT. 
  Port Allegany around 430 PM EDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7860 4176 7862 4198 7821 4162 7820
      4162 7841 4160 7842 4160 7848 4163 7850
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 254DEG 52KT 4167 7855 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

La Corte
Permalink to 201705012018-KCTP-WWUS51-SVSCTP
764 
WWUS51 KCTP 012018
SVSCTP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
418 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

PAC083-012045-
/O.CON.KCTP.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170501T2045Z/
McKean PA-
418 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MCKEAN COUNTY...
    
At 417 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Betula, moving east at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated strong rotation. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

The tornado will be near...
  Betula and Crosby around 420 PM EDT. 
  Port Allegany around 430 PM EDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7860 4176 7862 4198 7821 4162 7820
      4162 7841 4160 7842 4160 7848 4163 7850
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 254DEG 52KT 4168 7849 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

La Corte

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