Stanley P. Brozana Jr., 72 – Served 37 Years as Orwigsburg Police Chief
Tornado Warning for Western Schuylkill County Until 4:45 PM
LIVE – Schuylkill County Weather Radar
This warning is expired.
National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning expiring at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28.
From the NWS alert:
* At 422 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tower City, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…Tree damage will occur. Damage to roofs, windows, and
vehicles is likely. Flying debris will be dangerous to
those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be
damaged or destroyed.
* This dangerous storm will be near…
Pine Grove around 430 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ravine, Muir, Orwin, Summit Station, Hegins, Pitman and Newtown.
This includes Interstate 81 from mile markers 98 to 112.
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