Issued: Tue Aug 11 | 5:44 PM
In effect for: Lackawanna; Luzerne
Severe: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
West Wyoming, or near Pittston, moving southeast at 30 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…
Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Plains, Old Forge, Pittston, Plymouth,
Moosic, Exeter, Swoyersville, and Duryea.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
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