Flash Flood Warning Updated
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West Newton
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Thu, Aug 20 @ 11:09am
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 11:05AM EDT until August 20 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 1105 AM EDT, local fire department reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Local fire department reported flooded roadways in Baldwin.
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...
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross Township,
Monroeville, Moon Township, McMurray, McKeesport, Uniontown,
Canonsburg, Avella, Gastonville, Shaler Township, Plum, West
Mifflin, North Side Pittsburgh, Baldwin and Upper St. Clair.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
