Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 2 at 1:39PM EDT until August 2 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 139 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Shippingport, or 8 miles west of Moon
Township, moving northeast at 20 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...
Mainly rural areas of South Central Beaver County.
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:
Beaver, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov