Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 16 at 4:34PM EDT until April 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 434 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Oil City, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation near Route 417 east of Cooperstown
and another a few miles northeast of Franklin.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Oil City, Sugarcreek, Hasson Heights, Rouseville, Woodland Heights
and Oil Creek State Park.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Area Description:
Venango, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov