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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
141 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

WVC029-080550-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240508T0600Z/
Hancock WV-
141 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR HANCOCK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for western and
southwestern Pennsylvania.

&&

LAT...LON 4046 8036 4059 8032 4062 7998 4036 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 0540Z 279DEG 30KT 4053 8027

$$

PAC003-007-125-080600-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240508T0600Z/
Beaver PA-Washington PA-Allegheny PA-
141 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BEAVER...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN
ALLEGHENY COUNTIES...

At 140 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Moon Township, moving east at 35 mph. Another
possible tornado was near Imperial.

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...
  Moon Township, Robinson Township, Ambridge, Coraopolis, Sewickley,
  Imperial, and Leetsdale around 145 AM EDT.
  Kennedy Township, Stowe Township, Avalon, Emsworth, and Ben Avon
  around 150 AM EDT.
  Pittsburgh, Ross Township, McCandless Township, Franklin Park,
  Bellevue, West View, and McKees Rocks around 155 AM EDT.
  Ingram around 200 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pittsburgh International Airport, Ben Avon Heights, Sewickley
Heights, Collier Township, South Heights, Bell Acres, Glen Osborne,
Haysville, Sewickley Hills, and Edgeworth.

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 4046 8036 4059 8032 4062 7998 4036 8004
TIME...MOT...LOC 0540Z 279DEG 30KT 4053 8027

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

$$

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