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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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235 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Pennsylvania and
northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Two waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected today, first in
the morning and then later this evening. Convection this evening
poses a marginal risk for severe weather, with the primary threat
being damaging wind and large hail.

Heavy rain associated with thunderstorms could also pose a limited
flash flood risk given saturated grounds across the region.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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235 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, western
Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Two waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected today, first in
the morning and then later this afternoon and evening. The second
round of convection this afternoon and evening will pose a slight
risk for severe weather. The primary threats will be damaging wind
and large hail, though an isolated tornado can`t be ruled out.

Heavy rain associated with thunderstorms could also pose a limited
flash flood risk given saturated grounds across the region.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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