Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:36PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:36am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
A line of thunderstorms will continue to move east across the
region this afternoon. Some of these storms could contain wind
gusts up to 50 mph. There is also a potential for severe storms
with damaging wind gusts of 60 mph. The storms should approach the
Pittsburgh area between 3:30 and 4 pm. Severe thunderstorm
warnings may be needed. In addition, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch
is in effect until 8 PM.
Area Description:
Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Mercer; Venango; Lawrence; Butler; Beaver; Allegheny; Washington; Greene; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov