Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Pittsburgh PA

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1241 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

PAZ014-020-021-029-073-075-191645-
Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Westmoreland-Fayette-
1241 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania and
western Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Excessive Heat Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Excessive Heat Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Hefferan




Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
535 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

PAZ021-182200-
Allegheny PA-
535 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL ALLEGHENY COUNTY
UNTIL 6 PM EDT...

At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
McCandless Township, moving northeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
  Ross Township, McCandless Township, Franklin Park, Shaler Township
  and Hampton Township.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 4053 8000 4053 8007 4059 8009 4061 8004
      4061 7998 4055 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 203DEG 4KT 4057 8003

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Bookbinder




Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1219 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

PAZ014-020-021-029-073-075-190130-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.EH.W.0001.240618T1619Z-240622T0000Z/
Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Westmoreland-Fayette-
Including the cities of New Kensington, Ambridge, Canonsburg,
Butler, Monessen, Washington, Lower Burrell, Greensburg, Beaver
Falls, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Murrysville, Latrobe, Uniontown,
Aliquippa, and Monaca
1219 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Prolonged dangerous hot conditions are likely. Heat index
  values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees are expected. Little relief
  will be observed at night with temperatures ranging from 70 to 75
  degrees.

* WHERE...Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Butler, and
  Westmoreland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Power outages could occur due to a prolonged period of heat.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

&&

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