The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 2:45 p.m. Saturday for west-central Lackawanna and northeastern Luzerne counties.
According to the alert, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Pittston at 2:31 p.m., moving northeast at 45 miles per hour.
There is a potential for half-dollar sized hail, as well as a tornado touchdown.
Stormtracker 16 advises residents to stay indoors and away from windows.