Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 7:26PM EDT until August 7 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 726 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sharpsburg, or
5 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Penn Hills, Ross Township, Shaler Township, Plum, O'hara Township,
Oakmont, Fox Chapel, Millvale, Etna, Sharpsburg, Aspinwall, Verona,
Blawnox and Reserve Township.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Allegheny, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov