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2019 [KBGM] BINGHAMTON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 18

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Storm Based Warning History

531 
WFUS51 KBGM 282225
TORBGM
PAC069-103-127-282315-
/O.NEW.KBGM.TO.W.0018.190528T2225Z-190528T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
625 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Southwestern Wayne County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  West central Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 715 PM EDT.
    
* At 624 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Clarks Summit, or near Waverly, moving southeast
  at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Numerous reports of damage and 
           golfball sized hail have been associated with this severe 
           thunderstorm.

  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...
  Scranton, Dickson City and Moosic around 635 PM EDT.
  Dunmore and Olyphant around 640 PM EDT.
  Elmhurst and Mount Cobb around 650 PM EDT.
  Moscow around 655 PM EDT.
  Tresslarville around 705 PM EDT.
  Sterling, Lehigh and Gouldsboro around 710 PM EDT.
  Angels, Greentown and Ledgerdale around 715 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4144 7582 4150 7578 4152 7579 4155 7578
      4141 7523 4124 7534 4123 7548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 295DEG 22KT 4145 7575 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

DAB
828 
WWUS51 KBGM 282235
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
635 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

PAC069-103-127-282315-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190528T2315Z/
Lackawanna PA-Wayne PA-Pike PA-
635 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LACKAWANNA...SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE COUNTIES...
    
At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Scranton, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 632 PM, half dollar sized hail 
         was reported in Dickson City.  Numerous reports of damage 
         and large hail have been associated with this thunderstorm.

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...
  Elmhurst and Mount Cobb around 645 PM EDT.
  Moscow around 650 PM EDT.
  Tresslarville and Lake Ariel around 655 PM EDT.
  Sterling, Lehigh and Gouldsboro around 700 PM EDT.
  Ledgerdale, Angels and Arlington around 705 PM EDT.
  Greentown around 710 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.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

LAT...LON 4144 7582 4150 7578 4152 7579 4155 7578
      4141 7523 4124 7534 4123 7548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 293DEG 27KT 4142 7564 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DAB
260 
WWUS51 KBGM 282246
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
646 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

PAC069-103-127-282315-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190528T2315Z/
Lackawanna PA-Wayne PA-Pike PA-
646 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LACKAWANNA...SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE COUNTIES...
    
At 644 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Elmhurst, or 7 miles east of Scranton, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Numerous reports of damage and 
         large hail have been associated with this severe 
         thunderstorm.

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...
  Tresslarville around 650 PM EDT.
  Sterling, Lehigh and Gouldsboro around 700 PM EDT.
  Angels and Ledgerdale around 705 PM EDT.
  Greentown around 710 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to 
see or hear the tornado. 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.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

LAT...LON 4144 7577 4149 7574 4151 7573 4153 7570
      4141 7523 4124 7534 4123 7548 4138 7572
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 302DEG 25KT 4138 7553 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DAB
515 
WWUS51 KBGM 282254
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
654 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

PAC069-103-127-282315-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190528T2315Z/
Lackawanna PA-Wayne PA-Pike PA-
654 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LACKAWANNA...SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE
COUNTIES...
    
At 653 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sterling, or 13 miles east of Scranton, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Numerous reports of damage and 
         large hail have been associated with this severe 
         thunderstorm.

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...
  Angels and Ledgerdale around 700 PM EDT.
  Greentown around 705 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to 
see or hear the tornado. 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.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

LAT...LON 4146 7562 4146 7555 4147 7548 4141 7523
      4124 7534 4123 7548 4134 7562 4143 7566
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 297DEG 28KT 4134 7542 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DAB
075 
WWUS51 KBGM 282309
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
709 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

PAC069-103-127-282318-
/O.EXP.KBGM.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190528T2315Z/
Lackawanna PA-Wayne PA-Pike PA-
709 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LACKAWANNA...SOUTHWESTERN
WAYNE AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning no longer appears to be capable 
of producing a tornado and has exited the warned area. Therefore, 
the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and 
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for northeastern
Pennsylvania.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Binghamton.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

LAT...LON 4146 7562 4146 7555 4147 7548 4141 7523
      4124 7534 4123 7548 4134 7562 4143 7566
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 295DEG 22KT 4130 7532 

$$

DAB
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531 
WFUS51 KBGM 282225
TORBGM
PAC069-103-127-282315-
/O.NEW.KBGM.TO.W.0018.190528T2225Z-190528T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
625 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Southwestern Wayne County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  West central Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 715 PM EDT.
    
* At 624 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Clarks Summit, or near Waverly, moving southeast
  at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Numerous reports of damage and 
           golfball sized hail have been associated with this severe 
           thunderstorm.

  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...
  Scranton, Dickson City and Moosic around 635 PM EDT.
  Dunmore and Olyphant around 640 PM EDT.
  Elmhurst and Mount Cobb around 650 PM EDT.
  Moscow around 655 PM EDT.
  Tresslarville around 705 PM EDT.
  Sterling, Lehigh and Gouldsboro around 710 PM EDT.
  Angels, Greentown and Ledgerdale around 715 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4144 7582 4150 7578 4152 7579 4155 7578
      4141 7523 4124 7534 4123 7548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 295DEG 22KT 4145 7575 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

DAB
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828 
WWUS51 KBGM 282235
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
635 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

PAC069-103-127-282315-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190528T2315Z/
Lackawanna PA-Wayne PA-Pike PA-
635 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LACKAWANNA...SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE COUNTIES...
    
At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Scranton, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 632 PM, half dollar sized hail 
         was reported in Dickson City.  Numerous reports of damage 
         and large hail have been associated with this thunderstorm.

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...
  Elmhurst and Mount Cobb around 645 PM EDT.
  Moscow around 650 PM EDT.
  Tresslarville and Lake Ariel around 655 PM EDT.
  Sterling, Lehigh and Gouldsboro around 700 PM EDT.
  Ledgerdale, Angels and Arlington around 705 PM EDT.
  Greentown around 710 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.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

LAT...LON 4144 7582 4150 7578 4152 7579 4155 7578
      4141 7523 4124 7534 4123 7548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 293DEG 27KT 4142 7564 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DAB
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260 
WWUS51 KBGM 282246
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
646 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

PAC069-103-127-282315-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190528T2315Z/
Lackawanna PA-Wayne PA-Pike PA-
646 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LACKAWANNA...SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE COUNTIES...
    
At 644 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Elmhurst, or 7 miles east of Scranton, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Numerous reports of damage and 
         large hail have been associated with this severe 
         thunderstorm.

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...
  Tresslarville around 650 PM EDT.
  Sterling, Lehigh and Gouldsboro around 700 PM EDT.
  Angels and Ledgerdale around 705 PM EDT.
  Greentown around 710 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to 
see or hear the tornado. 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.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

LAT...LON 4144 7577 4149 7574 4151 7573 4153 7570
      4141 7523 4124 7534 4123 7548 4138 7572
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 302DEG 25KT 4138 7553 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DAB
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515 
WWUS51 KBGM 282254
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
654 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

PAC069-103-127-282315-
/O.CON.KBGM.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190528T2315Z/
Lackawanna PA-Wayne PA-Pike PA-
654 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LACKAWANNA...SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE
COUNTIES...
    
At 653 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sterling, or 13 miles east of Scranton, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Numerous reports of damage and 
         large hail have been associated with this severe 
         thunderstorm.

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...
  Angels and Ledgerdale around 700 PM EDT.
  Greentown around 705 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to 
see or hear the tornado. 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.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&

LAT...LON 4146 7562 4146 7555 4147 7548 4141 7523
      4124 7534 4123 7548 4134 7562 4143 7566
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 297DEG 28KT 4134 7542 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DAB
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075 
WWUS51 KBGM 282309
SVSBGM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
709 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

PAC069-103-127-282318-
/O.EXP.KBGM.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190528T2315Z/
Lackawanna PA-Wayne PA-Pike PA-
709 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LACKAWANNA...SOUTHWESTERN
WAYNE AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning no longer appears to be capable 
of producing a tornado and has exited the warned area. Therefore, 
the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and 
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for northeastern
Pennsylvania.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Binghamton.

Additional statements will be issued as conditions warrant.

LAT...LON 4146 7562 4146 7555 4147 7548 4141 7523
      4124 7534 4123 7548 4134 7562 4143 7566
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 295DEG 22KT 4130 7532 

$$

DAB

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