Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 3:05PM EDT until August 16 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 305 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shippingport, or 8 miles southeast of East
Liverpool, moving east at 40 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...
Aliquippa, Ambridge and Harmony Township.
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