Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 10:36

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