Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 8:44AM EDT until September 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 5:44am
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 844 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 22
miles east of Ligonier to near Seven Springs, or along a line from 26
miles southeast of Homer City to 12 miles east of Connellsville,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported power lines down around Jeannette.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Ligonier, Calumet-Norvelt, Laurel Mountain, Donegal, Champion,
Jones Mills, Acme and Laurel Mountain State Park.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms have produced damaging winds.
Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Westmoreland, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov