Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
A combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across Western Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will range from the teens to 25 percent accompanied by southerly wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. Hold on to your cigarette butts! If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department
Red Flag Warning issued March 19 at 6:28AM EDT until March 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
...Low humidity, above normal temperature, gusty wind and dry fuels will create an enhanced risk for wildfire ignition and spread today... The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Tuscarawas, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Muskingum, Guernsey, Belmont, Noble and Monroe counties. * TIMING...Late Wednesday morning into Wednesday evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. *
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 12:41PM EDT until March 16 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 1241 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Monongahela to 9 miles south of Newburg, or along a line from 6 miles southeast of Gastonville to 14 miles southwest of Rowlesburg, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Morgantown, Greensburg, Uniontown, Jeannette, Connellsville, Westover, Kingwood, Star City, Terra Alta, Monessen, California, Donora, Mount Pleasant, Scottdale, Monongahela, Charleroi, Masontown, Youngwood, West Newton and Bentleyville.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 12:39PM EDT until March 16 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 1239 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 25 miles northwest of Salem to near Barnesville, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. Widespread downed trees and powerlines have been reported from Coshocton and Muskingum Counties where the line previously passed. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Salem, Uhrichsville, St. Clairsville, Barnesville, Cadiz, Carrollton, Freeport, Dennison, Augusta, Salineville, Bethesda, Malvern, Hopedale, Flushing, Scio, Adena, Jewett, Bergholz, Amsterdam and Belmont.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 12:39PM EDT until March 16 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 3:41AM EDT until March 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a potential for severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts this afternoon.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:26AM EDT until March 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 3:15AM EST until March 6 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Wind Advisory issued March 6 at 3:12AM EST until March 7 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 57 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 5 at 2:10AM EST until March 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.