Tornado Watch issued for multiple Midstate counties

(WHTM) — A Tornado Watch has been issued for multiple counties in Central Pennsylvania.

At 12:49 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, the National Weather Service released a tornado watch in effect until 7 p.m. for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Cumberland, Elk, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Perry, Potter, Snyder, Somerset, Tioga, Union, and Warren counties.

The National Weather Service says storms near Pittsburgh will progress eastward over the next 2-3 hours. No tornado warnings have been issued with these storms, at this time.

The National Weather Service says you should follow these steps during a tornado.

  • Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.
  • At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don’t forget pets if time allows.
  • At Your Workplace or School: Follow your tornado drill and proceed to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly. Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
  • Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Neither is a mobile home or tent.  If you have time, get to a safe building.
  • In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ditch or ravine.

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