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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
National Weather Service PITTSBURGH PA
1006 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...Preliminary Confirmed/Suspected Tornadoes for May 17 2024...

A final assessment including results of the surveys are
expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information
Statement over the next few days.

The storm survey information will also be available on our
website at http://www.weather.gov/pbz

...Highland Park Tornado - Allegheny County, PA...

An NWS Pittsburgh damage survey team has confirmed an EF-1
tornado with max wind speeds estimated at 105 mph touched down in
the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Damage was noted at
the Pittsburgh Zoo, and a number of trees and power poles were
snapped along Washington Blvd. and near the Highland Park Bridge.
The tornado lifted shortly after crossing the Allegheny River.
Time is estimated around 4:42 PM. More detailed information will be
forthcoming.

...Lincoln Place Tornado - Allegheny County, PA...

Video was relayed of a brief, weak tornado just north of the
Allegheny County Airport based on video evidence. Time was
estimated at 2:50 PM. Damage is unknown at this time.

...Elrama/Lincoln/Mount Vernon - Washington, Allegheny Counties, PA...

Video was relayed of a probable tornado near Lincoln, and tree
and limb damage was noted along Fairview Street in Elrama. A
damage survey is expected tomorrow.

...Harrison City - Westmoreland County, PA...

Video was relayed of a probable tornado near Harrison City. Tree
damage and scattered items were noted near the Penn Township
Municipal Park. A damage survey is expected tomorrow.

...Leesville Lake - Carroll County, OH...

Video was relayed of a brief, small tornado which blew a couple
of trees down and caused damage to multiple docks of pontoon boats
at a marina as it moved over the water. Time was estimated at
1:30 PM.


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