Flash Flood Warning Issued
From
West Newton
Sent
Sun, May 5 @ 7:44pm
Description
Flash Flood Warning issued May 5 at 7:33PM EDT until May 5 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
East Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Western Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bethel Park, McMurray, Canonsburg, Gastonville, South Park
Township, Jefferson Hills, Monessen, Clairton, Donora,
Monongahela, Charleroi, West Newton, Bentleyville, New Eagle,
Wickerham Manor-Fisher, Baidland, Elizabeth, North Charleroi,
Lincoln and Lynnwood-Pricedale.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
This notification was posted by West Newton. West Newton is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
