Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 7:03PM EDT until September 3 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 703 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ligonier, or 9 miles southeast of Latrobe, moving
southeast at 55 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...
Ligonier, Laurel Mountain, Laurel Mountain State Park and
Loyalhanna Gorge.
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:
Westmoreland, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov