Northern Regional Fire Dept "200"

06/07/2026

‎Courtesy of the US National Weather Service State College PA

Special Weather Statement

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOMERSET COUNTY THROUGH 1000 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 9:07PM EDT by NWS State College PA
At 907 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles southwest of Somerset to Connellsville
to near Gastonville. Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Somerset, Meyersdale, Berlin, Friedens, Boswell, Central City,
Acosta, Ursina, New Centerville, Mount Davis, Rockwood, Confluence,
Jennerstown, Hooversville, Garrett, Indian Lake, Stoystown,
Shanksville, New Baltimore, and Casselman.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
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06/06/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
314 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Cambria County in central Pennsylvania...
Somerset County in south central Pennsylvania...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 312 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Jeannette to near South Connellsville to near
Farmington, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Johnstown, Somerset, Westmont, Windber, Belmont, Geistown,
Southmont, Meyersdale, Berlin, Friedens, Boswell, and Dale.

06/06/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 6 at 1:42PM EDT until June 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
278 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 33 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

ADAMS BEDFORD BLAIR
CAMBRIA CAMERON CENTRE
CLEARFIELD CLINTON COLUMBIA
CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN ELK
FRANKLIN FULTON HUNTINGDON
JUNIATA LANCASTER LEBANON
LYCOMING MCKEAN MIFFLIN
MONTOUR NORTHUMBERLAND PERRY
POTTER SCHUYLKILL SNYDER
SOMERSET SULLIVAN TIOGA
UNION WARREN YORK

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTOONA, BEDFORD, BERWICK,
BLOOMSBURG, BRADFORD, CARLISLE, CHAMBERSBURG, CLEARFIELD,
COUDERSPORT, DANVILLE, DUBOIS, EMPORIUM, GETTYSBURG, HARRISBURG,
HERSHEY, HUNTINGDON, JOHNSTOWN, LANCASTER, LAPORTE, LEBANON,
LEWISBURG, LEWISTOWN, LOCK HAVEN, MANSFIELD, MCCONNELLSBURG,
MIFFLINTOWN, MOUNT UNION, NEWPORT, POTTSVILLE, RENOVO, RIDGWAY,
SELINSGROVE, SHAMOKIN, SOMERSET, ST. MARYS, STATE COLLEGE,
SUNBURY, WARREN, WAYNESBORO, WELLSBORO, WILLIAMSPORT, AND YORK.
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06/05/2026

Crews pulling double duty tonight...

Come see Engine Tanker 201 on display at the Windber Life Church Community Block Party on Graham Ave. Smokey the bear is on site with us taking photos, along with our friends from Conemaugh Township EMS. Lots of activities for the kids and food and drinks!

While this activity is happening, the remainder of our crews are assisting the Windber Area School District parking cars at the Windber Stadium for class of 2026 graduation 🎓

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Windber Graduates!!!

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

UPDATE: The Somerset County Animal Response Team - CART has the dogs and is transporting them to a shelter.

**Assistance Needed -- Found Dogs**

If anyone knows who these dogs belong to, they were found running loose in the area of Pot Ridge Road between the Ranger station on Route 56.

There are members of the Somerset Co. CART team on their way to assist with keeping them contained.

Please use caution in the area until they are removed

05/29/2026

Tonight, Engine Tanker 201 and Utility 201 towing our Water Rescue trailer, attended the Southmont Jubilee parade. We are proud to announce that Engine Tanker 201 brought home the Judge's Choice trophy!

05/28/2026

We would like to thank BCL Manufacturing, Inc for their support. The folks over there are always willing to help us with our projects. We asked them for some help with some custom shelving for Engine Tanker 201 and they were happy to step up and help us out!

Thank you for your support!!

05/26/2026

‎ Courtesy of the US National Weather Service State College PA

Flood Watch

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
Flood Watch issued May 26 at 1:13PM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania, including the
following county, Somerset.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of locally heavy rainfall are possible overnight into
Wednesday afternoon. The combination of locally heavy rain
over complex terrain, nearly saturated soils, and much above
normal streamflows may result in areas of short term and
inundation flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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