Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — A severe thunderstorm is moving through northeastern Lancaster County this afternoon, bringing large hail and the threat of damage to vehicles and property.

What is happening:

The National Weather Service in State College issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Lancaster County until 1:15 PM EST. At 12:41 PM, the storm was near New Holland and moving northeast at 15 mph. The warning covers Gap, Farmersville, New Holland, White Horse, Blue Ball, Terre Hill, Goodville, Fivepointville, Bowmansville, and Churchtown, along with the Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 290 and 295.

Local impacts:

Radar shows the storm is capable of producing quarter-size hail, and damage to vehicles is expected. Hail of this size can dent cars, break windows, and damage roofs and siding. Anyone outdoors in the path of the storm should expect dangerous conditions as it passes.

What to do:

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

If you are driving, pull off the road to a safe spot and wait out the storm.

Do not park under trees or near power lines.

Stay inside until the storm has fully passed and the warning expires.

Source: National Weather Service, State College, Pennsylvania. Issued November 12, 2026.