City of Shamokin Fire Bureau

01/24/2026

WINTER SAFETY:

With HEAVY SNOW & BITTER COLD in the forecast, preparation is key to safety before, during, and after the storm.

While the numbers in the forecast may still change slightly over the next day before the storm begins, the message remains the same.

This will be an impactful winter storm for all of central Pennsylvania.

Expect hazardous to near impossible travel on Sunday with bitter cold temperatures beginning tonight.

Heavy snow will linger into Monday morning with travel expected to remain inadvisable given the forecast.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 PM Saturday January 24th until 1 PM Monday January 26th.

02/12/2024

WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will turn to snow overnight. The snow is expected to be heaviest during a 4 to 6 hour period late tonight into mid-morning on Tuesday. Snowfall rates of an inch or more per hour are possible during this period. Snowfall rates this intense would slow travel significantly and make it dangerous during the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous.

Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College page, use Twitter , or visit weather.gov/ctp.&&

The 511PA website provides traveler information for those living in and visiting Pennsylvania.

02/09/2024

A winter storm will affect Central Pennsylvania early next week.

Confidence is increasing in accumulating snowfall across the region, with a swath of higher amounts (>4") possible.
Hazardous travel is most likely on Tuesday morning.

Subtle shifts in storm track and temperatures could result in significant changes to the forecast. Please monitor updates through the weekend

08/14/2023

08/07/2023

Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across all of central PA with the main concern being damaging wind gusts. There is a significant threat of damaging winds across the Lower Susquehanna Valley, where some storms could also produce large hail and weak isolated tornadoes. The threat for isolated tornadoes also extends across the southern tier of PA into the Middle Susquehanna Valley.

Areas of localized flash flooding are possible across eastern PA later this afternoon and into the evening hours as a swath of heavy rainfall impacts the area.

Important Changes:
The area at risk for damaging winds and isolated tornadoes later today has been expanded into portions of the Middle Susquehanna Valley.

07/21/2023

Heads up Central PA: a line of storms will sweep through the region this evening and overnight.
⛈️Strong winds are likely with these storms and downed trees/power outages are possible
📱Charge your devices
🪑Secure outdoor furniture
⚠️Have multiple ways to receive warnings

06/07/2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

Today and tonight.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will result in poor to very unhealthy
air quality today.

Low humidity and breezy conditions will result in an elevated risk
of wildfire spread this afternoon.

Thursday through Tuesday.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires may result in poor to very unhealthy air quality Thursday.

04/21/2023

Dear Customer,
This is a message from Aqua for customers in the Roaring Creek.

Aqua will begin its flushing and maintenance program on 04-24-2023 07:30.

We expect this will take 80 business days to complete.

During flushing, you might experience decreased water pressure or discolored water.

Thank you for your cooperation as we perform this necessary maintenance to your water system.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call customer service at 877.987.2782.

04/20/2023

ELEVATED RISK OF WILDFIRE GROWTH AND SPREAD TODAY.

A combination of dry and breezy conditions this afternoon will
create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across all of Central
Pennsylvania.

Minimum relative humidity values this afternoon will range from
20 to 30 percent. Wind gusts should be generally 15 mph or less
today, which would limit the potential for rapid spread of any
wildfires that develop on flatter terrain.

The greatest threat for more rapid spread today will be on the
steeper, south-facing slopes of the ridges. These locations will
experience the greatest warming and drying of fuels and leaf
litter from the most direct sunshine and exposure to the southerly
breeze.

Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential
ignition sources, such as machinery, ci******es, or matches. If
dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the
potential to spread rapidly.

The threat for more rapid wildfire spread appears to increase on
Friday as the south to southwest breeze freshens by 5 to 10 mph.

04/12/2023

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR ALL
OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Northern
Clinton, Clearfield, Northern Centre, Southern Centre,
Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Somerset,
Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Tioga, Northern Lycoming, Sullivan,
Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Montour,
Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon,
Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster Counties.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...25 to 35 percent.

* MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES...Mid 70s to lower 80s.

* IMPACTS...Rapid wildfire growth and spread expected. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring or are imminent due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels. Any fires that
develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to
contain.

04/12/2023

FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR ALL OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Northumberland and Surrounding Counties.

* TIMING...Midday Wednesday through Wednesday evening.

* WINDS...From the west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...25 to 35 percent.

* MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES...70 to 80 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions possible. Increased
risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Prescribed burns
may get out of control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur due to a combination of strong winds, low
relative humidity and dry fuels.

A Red Flag Warning may be issued.