The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 4:39 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Bedford and Blair counties.
"At 4:39 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Claysburg, and is nearly stationary," according to the weather service. "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."Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Woodbury this includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 12 to 18.
While it doesn't indicate an imminent tornado, it's a heads-up to be prepared to take swift action if a Tornado warning is issued or if you suspect a tornado is approaching. Warnings are issued by your local forecast office and pinpoint a much smaller area, typically the size of a city or a small county, where a tornado has been identified, either by radar or through reports from trained spotters and law enforcement.
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