Active AlertsWestmoreland

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Issued at Thu 7:20 AM Sep. 3
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania Southern Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania Southern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania West Central Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania Until 800 AM EDT. At 720 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6 miles west of West Kittanning to over Gibsonia, or along a line from 7 miles west of Kittanning to 7 miles northeast of McCandless Township, moving southeast at 40 mph.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and small hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include McCandless Township, Cranberry, Vandergrift, Kittanning, Apollo, Plum, Murrysville, Hampton Township, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Harrison Township, Wexford, Oakmont, Fox Chapel, Arnold, Tarentum and Natrona Heights.

Recommended Action

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Wind damage with these storms may 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.

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