Tornado Warning issued for Central Monroe County in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Northampton County in Eastern Pennsylvania
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- 31 minutes ago
- 2 min read
According to the National Weather Service, a tornado warning was issued for Central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania..Northeastern Northampton County in Eastern Pennsylvania until 4:30 pm.
At 3:57 pm EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over East Bangor, or 14 miles north of Easton, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter-size hail.
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.
* Locations impacted include... Stormville, Arlington Heights, Stroudsburg, Analomink, Pen Argyl, Delaware Water Gap, Tannersville, East Bangor, Bangor, Marshalls Creek, Roseto, Bartonsville, and East Stroudsburg. This includes Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 302 and 314.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LAT...LON 4085 7519 4085 7525 4106 7532 4106 7510 TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 183DEG 19KT 4090 7521 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$
LoriLee,
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