Tornado Warning Issued
From
West Newton
Sent
Sat, May 11 @ 6:19pm
Description
Tornado Warning issued May 11 at 6:15PM EDT until May 11 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
TORPBZ
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southeastern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
West central Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 615 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gastonville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
South Park Township, Jefferson Hills, and Clairton around 620 PM
EDT.
West Newton around 635 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Elizabeth, Finleyville, Lincoln, Sutersville, and West Elizabeth.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
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.
