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AccuWeather provides advance warning for rare Pennsylvania tornado

Written by Elizabeth Potts | Aug 13, 2021

When minutes matter, trust AccuWeather.

Our expert meteorologists have a proven track record of accuracy and timely warnings that keep businesses and people safe around the globe. We are proud of our track record of keeping people, businesses and communities safe, reducing risk and liability and protecting our customers’ bottom line while positively impacting their operational efficiency.

Be the first to know. Advance notice matters.

Additional success stories from July 29, 2021:

  • Waldron, IN (EF-1 tornado) 90 mph peak winds: AccuWeather clients received 22 minutes of advance notice. No NWS warning was issued. 
  • Watertown, WI (EF-0 tornado) 80 mph peak winds: AccuWeather clients received 20 minutes of advance notice. The NWS warning came after the tornado passed. 
  • Shelbyville, IN (EF-1 tornado) 90 mph peak winds: AccuWeather clients received 10 minutes of advance notice. No NWS warning was issued. 
  • Columbia, MD (EF-0 tornado): AccuWeather clients received 30 minutes of advance notice. The NWS warning was 8 minutes before touchdown.

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