Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 6:53PM EDT until September 3 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
TORPBZ
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
South Central Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 653 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mount Pleasant, or 10 miles north of
Connellsville, moving southeast 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...
Mount Pleasant, Scottdale, Seven Springs, Everson, Champion, Indian
Head, Acme and Normalville.
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:
Fayette, PA; Westmoreland, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov