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

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Allegheny PA-Westmoreland PA-
448 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 448 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Blawnox, or over 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...
  Penn Hills, Plum, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Oakmont,
  Springdale, and Verona around 455 PM EDT.
  Arnold around 500 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 4047 7990 4050 7992 4058 7976 4048 7971
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 252DEG 15KT 4050 7987

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

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