Stahlman told that he believes the severe weather was contained to the Millerstown Road area. “Right now, the township and fire departments are working on getting the roads back open.” “If it warrants them coming out to make the final determination – if we actually had a tornado touchdown – then that’s the process.” “They want as much information as they can get.” “We’re looking for any information to pass along to (the National Weather Service), like pictures or videos,” said Stahlman. Stahlman says his department will be contacting the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh on Tuesday and handing off all available information. In the video below, another Millerstown Road resident provides an eye-witness account. The severe weather only lasted for about five minutes. “Heavy winds and downpours came suddenly, and I didn’t know which way to run.”īauer also reported seeing a shed being blown away from a nearby residence. “I was walking on Millerstown Road, and a dark cloud loomed over my head,” said Bauer. The storm produced high winds that uprooted several trees and heavy downpours that drenched the area.Įxplore’s Joanne Bauer was on the scene when the severe weather hit. Shortly after the storm hit Elk Township, a tornado warning siren was triggered in Shippenville Borough. “What we’re doing right now is an initial damage assessment to see what all is affected, how much damage there was, and what caused the damage,” said Clarion County Emergency Management Coordinator Randall Stahlman.Īround 5:45 p.m., emergency radio transmissions indicated a possible tornado on the ground in the area of Millerstown Road. (Video: Clarion County EMA Coordinator Randall Stahlman discusses the situation.) (EYT) – An investigation is underway to determine if the severe weather that hit Elk Township Monday night was indeed a tornado.
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