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

PAC003-172121-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240517T2145Z/
Allegheny PA-
511 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALLEGHENY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4037 7953 4038 7973 4040 7974 4040 7973
      4041 7973 4042 7971 4043 7970 4044 7970
      4050 7958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 253DEG 18KT 4040 7972

$$

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

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

At 511 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Trafford, or over Monroeville, moving east at 20
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 around 515 PM EDT.
  Delmont around 520 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 4037 7953 4038 7973 4040 7974 4040 7973
      4041 7973 4042 7971 4043 7970 4044 7970
      4050 7958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 253DEG 18KT 4040 7972

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

$$

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