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‼️Tornado watch in effect for Northumberland and surrounding counties until 1900 hrs (7pm) ‼️
03/16/2026

‼️Tornado watch in effect for Northumberland and surrounding counties until 1900 hrs (7pm) ‼️

⚠️‼️Strong to severe thunderstorms are pushing northeastward from Maryland into south-central Pennsylvania. The primary ...
03/16/2026

⚠️‼️Strong to severe thunderstorms are pushing northeastward from Maryland into south-central Pennsylvania. The primary threat with these storms will be damaging winds, and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. | Monday, March 16 @ 11:15am

‼️Another potential severe weather event tomorrow ‼️⚠️‼️The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed south central Pe...
03/15/2026

‼️Another potential severe weather event tomorrow ‼️

⚠️‼️The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed south central Pennsylvania in an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for Monday March 16th.

Pennsylvania averages only 5 to 6 Enhanced Risk days per year.

‼️Damaging straight line wind gusts are the primary threat, but a few tornadoes are possible as well.

⚠️SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TODAY⚠️What: Primary threat - damaging winds; tornadoes also possible (some could be strong in...
03/07/2026

⚠️SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TODAY⚠️
What: Primary threat - damaging winds; tornadoes also possible (some could be strong in western PA)
When: main window is 3PM - 9PM in Central PA
Where: Highest threat along/west of I-99, weakening trend as storms move east thanks to lingering cloud cover & less storm fuel

Stay weather-aware this afternoon!

‼️Tomorrow brings the first ⚠️ severe weather threat of the year to the Commonwealth. A strong line of storms ⛈️ will br...
03/06/2026

‼️Tomorrow brings the first ⚠️ severe weather threat of the year to the Commonwealth. A strong line of storms ⛈️ will bring a chance for damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes 🌪️ to the western third of the state, with thunderstorms possible throughout all areas.

⚠️Winter weather advisory In effect in our area⚠️‼️A wintry mix❄️ 🌨️ will overspread the region late tonight into Tuesda...
03/02/2026

⚠️Winter weather advisory In effect in our area⚠️

‼️A wintry mix❄️ 🌨️ will overspread the region late tonight into Tuesday morning. A light glaze to 0.15" of ice is expected for most of Central PA. Be very cautious ⚠️ while traveling tomorrow morning.

⚠️‼️Update Now Winter Storm Warning ‼️ ⚠️Confidence continues to increase in a plowable and locally heavy snow event for...
02/21/2026

⚠️‼️Update Now Winter Storm Warning ‼️ ⚠️

Confidence continues to increase in a plowable and locally heavy snow event for many portions of Central PA from Sunday morning into early Monday. The graphic below shows current probabilities for storm totals of 6" or greater. The forecast will be further refined this afternoon.

‼️Please keep watch on the page for further updates on this storm.

02/20/2026

Update!!! Roadway is open !!

Attention Danville/Riverside residents SR54 at the railroad crossing is blocked due to a crossing issue use an alternate route to get to Danville/Riverside

02/14/2026

Attention Shamokin City and Coal Twp. Residents. Please stop calling the 9-1-1 center regarding the water main break the correct authorities have been notified.

01/26/2026

⚠️Attention ⚠️
Residents of Northumberland County please stop calling 9-1-1 and or the non emergency number to request Snowplowing services.

01/25/2026

❄️WINTER STORM WARNING ⚠️ REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 1
PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 18 inches.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
and prolonged travel disruptions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area late Saturday
night, becoming heavy at times through Sunday with accumulation
rates of one to two inches per hour at times. Frigid temperatures
and wind chills are expected before, during, and after the winter
storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

‼️Hazardous Weather Outlook‼️
‼️Hazardous Weather Outlook‼️
National Weather Service State College PA
..COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY.....WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM
SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

01/24/2026

‼️Code Blue - Additional Shelter ‼️

Beginning at 6am Sunday, 1/25/26, an additional warming shelter will open at Shikellamy High School for 24 hours. Residents seeking shelter at the school are encouraged to bring blankets and snacks.

Shikellamy High School
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801

Stay warm and stay safe! ❤️

Address

911 Greenough St
Sunbury, PA
17801

Telephone

+15709884217

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