.A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL BERKS AND NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH COUNTIES...
At 220 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Wanamakers, or 14 miles southeast of Tamaqua, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...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.
Locations impacted include... Wanamakers and New Tripoli.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
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LAT...LON 4061 7589 4070 7584 4073 7578 4073 7577 4064 7569 4058 7584 TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 235DEG 15KT 4063 7581
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
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