Columbia, PA tornado damage: Scary videos emerge as Lancaster County hit; West Chester under warning
A severe storm swept through Central Pennsylvania Thursday, damaging buildings and prompting a Tornado Warning in Lancaster County.
On Thursday, Central Pennsylvania experienced severe weather, causing extensive damage in York and Lancaster counties. Tornado warnings were issued, and Eastern York High School in Wrightsville sustained significant roof damage. No injuries were reported, but at least one individual was initially trapped before being freed. The storm moved into western Lancaster County by 4:28pm, leading to the issuance of a Tornado Warning that remained in effect until 5:15pm, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Jeremy Zarlos captured footage of the storm's rotation as it approached Columbia, Pennsylvania. The Weather Service advises individuals to stay informed through local news or NOAA Weather Radio during a Tornado Warning. If in a tornado warning, one should seek shelter in a basement, safe room, or an interior room without windows, ensuring to attend to pets if time allows.
For those at their workplace or school, the NWS recommends promptly following the tornado drill and moving to designated shelter areas, avoiding windows and large open spaces.
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