Blair County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Blair County, PA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 748 alerts that included Blair County, roughly 75 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (125 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on September 3, 2026. 4 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Blair County alert history
Alert events that included Blair County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 125 | 27 | October 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 84 | 4 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 70 | 0 | August 29, 2024 |
| Wind Advisory | 70 | 6 | June 18, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 59 | 15 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 49 | 12 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 48 | 7 | October 29, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 32 | 7 | January 19, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 26 | 3 | May 12, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 21 | 8 | August 20, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 21 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 17 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 16 | 8 | August 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 16 | 2 | June 14, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 14 | 4 | October 18, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 12 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 12 | 0 | December 29, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 11 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 10 | 9 | February 9, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 10 | 2 | July 4, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 8 | 0 | November 8, 2024 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 6 | 0 | November 8, 2024 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 5 | 0 | February 6, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 3 | 2 | September 3, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Blair County
4 tornadoes have been recorded in Blair County since 1950. That ranks 64 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The most recent was on August 29, 2024 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Blair County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 1998 | F1 | Blair County | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 19, 1996 | F1 | Blair County | 1.5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 5, 1988 | F1 | Blair County | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 29, 2024 | EF1 | Blair County | 0.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | EF1 | Blair County | 0.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 2, 1998 | F1 | Blair County | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 19, 1996 | F1 | Blair County | 1.5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 5, 1988 | F1 | Blair County | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Blair County
- Population: 120,269 (2024 estimate)
- State: Pennsylvania
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 042013 (how to use it)