Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 8:58AM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...A prolonged heat wave is expected, with record-setting afternoon temperatures and little relief overnight, creating hazardous conditions. Heat index values are projected to range from 100F to 105F. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 2:02AM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...A prolong heat wave is expected, with record-setting afternoon temperatures and little relief overnight, creating hazardous conditions. Heat index values are projecting to range from 100F to 105F * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 10:42PM EDT until June 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 1042 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 12 miles north of Greenville to 8 miles east of Cadiz, or along a line from 23 miles north of Sharpsville to 8 miles east of Cadiz, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... New Castle, Weirton, Steubenville, Hermitage, Sharon, Salem, East Liverpool, Beaver Falls, Columbiana, East Palestine, Sharpsville, Wellsville, Cadiz, Wellsburg, Avella, Ellwood City, New Brighton, Greenville, Farrell and Toronto. Trees and power lines have been
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:21AM EDT until June 18 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 1021 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches 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... Brookville, Brockway and Falls Creek.
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 9:35PM EDT until June 18 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont and Monroe, southwest Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Washington, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Wetzel. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage
Flood Watch issued June 15 at 6:10PM EDT until June 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe and Noble, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and
Flash Flood Warning issued June 15 at 12:07AM EDT until June 15 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Ohio County in northern West Virginia... * Until 300 AM EDT. * At 1207 AM EDT, emergency management reported extensive flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Wheeling, Triadelphia, Valley Grove, WV. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
Flash Flood Warning issued June 14 at 10:37PM EDT until June 15 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Belmont County in east central Ohio... West Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Brooke County in northern West Virginia... Ohio County in northern West Virginia... * Until 100 AM EDT. * At 1037 PM EDT, emergency management and the public reported flash flooding and widespread road closures across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. While most heavy rainfall has come to an end, widespread
Flash Flood Warning issued June 14 at 12:20AM EDT until June 14 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southern Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania... West Central Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania... * Until 315 AM EDT. * At 1220 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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
Air Quality Alert issued June 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Thursday, including the greater Pittsburgh region, including Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles, visit http://www.airnow.gov and https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb/