Pittsburgh Weather: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Hail Possible

Why this matters: Understanding the timing and potential severity of these storms is crucial for residents to take appropriate safety measures and minimize potential damage.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Allegheny, Washington, and Greene counties, which has now been canceled but a tornado watch remains in effect. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over McDonald, moving east at 40 mph. Another severe thunderstorm was located near Woodsfield, moving east at 55 mph. These storms pose a threat of flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, and vehicles, as well as tree damage.

How to Prepare:

Who This Affects Most: Residents of Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties are most at risk. Mobile home residents are particularly vulnerable.

Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.

Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

Residents of the Pittsburgh area should stay alert for severe weather updates and be prepared to take shelter if necessary. The primary threats include damaging winds, heavy rain, large hail, and possible tornadoes. A significant temperature drop is expected following the storms.

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