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

PAC003-129-172115-
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Allegheny PA-Westmoreland PA-
505 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ALLEGHENY AND NORTHWESTERN WESTMORELAND COUNTIES...

At 505 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Springdale, or near Penn Hills, moving east at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.

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...
  Plum, New Kensington, and Springdale around 510 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cheswick.

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.

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LAT...LON 4050 7980 4053 7981 4057 7976 4051 7973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2105Z 252DEG 15KT 4053 7978

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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