The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania until 10:00 p.m.

At 9:02p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located over Hometown, or over Tamaqua, moving northeast at 65 mph., with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

This includes the following highways... Northeast Extension between mile markers 74 and 97. Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 277 and 306. Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.