Pennsylvania Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/03/2026 13:14

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 4:14PM EDT until September 3 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 414 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 12 miles east of Greenville, or 16 miles west of Franklin, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. 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... New Lebanon, Sheakleyville and Maurice K Goddard State Park.
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. Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. Take cover now!
Area Description: 
Mercer, PA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov