Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 7:11PM EDT until September 3 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 711 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 8
miles east of Ligonier to 7 miles north of Seven Springs, or along a
line from 16 miles east of Latrobe to 14 miles southeast of Latrobe,
moving southeast at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR LIGONIER, LAUREL MOUNTAIN.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Ligonier, Laurel Mountain and Laurel Mountain State Park.
Instruction:
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. These storms are capable of producing
widespread destructive winds.
Area Description:
Westmoreland, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov