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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
521 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

PAC129-172145-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240517T2145Z/
Westmoreland PA-
521 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
WESTMORELAND COUNTY...

At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Murrysville, or 7 miles east of Monroeville, moving
east at 30 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...
  Murrysville and Delmont around 525 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Export.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4040 7955 4041 7965 4044 7966 4048 7958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 249DEG 24KT 4043 7963

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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