Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 16 at 4:44PM EDT until April 16 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
TORPBZ
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Forest County in northwestern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Venango County in northwestern Pennsylvania...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 444 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northwest of Tionesta, or 11 miles northeast of
Oil City, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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...
Marienville, Tionesta, Pleasantville, Kellettville, West Hickory,
Starr and East Hickory.
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:
Forest, PA; Venango, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov