2 products issued by NWS for: Ruffs Dale PA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 307 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029- 031-073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>511-190715- Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest- Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel- Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- 307 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. There is high confidence in a prolonged, potentially dangerous period of excessive heat through the week that may result in heat- related impacts across the area, especially in traditionally warmer locations like valleys and urban centers. Heat indices will reach into the upper 90s and lower 100s for much of the area this afternoon. Additionally, strong surface heating will allow for isolated to scattered storms this afternoon. Damaging winds within downbursts are possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. There is high confidence in a prolonged, potentially dangerous period of excessive heat through the week that may result in heat- related impacts across the area, especially in traditionally warmer locations like valleys and urban centers. Heat indices will reach into the upper 90s and lower 100s for much of the area during the afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1219 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 PAZ014-020-021-029-073-075-190130- /O.UPG.KPBZ.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPBZ.EH.W.0001.240618T1619Z-240622T0000Z/ Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Westmoreland-Fayette- Including the cities of New Kensington, Ambridge, Canonsburg, Butler, Monessen, Washington, Lower Burrell, Greensburg, Beaver Falls, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Murrysville, Latrobe, Uniontown, Aliquippa, and Monaca 1219 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Prolonged dangerous hot conditions are likely. Heat index values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees are expected. Little relief will be observed at night with temperatures ranging from 70 to 75 degrees. * WHERE...Beaver, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny, Butler, and Westmoreland Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Power outages could occur due to a prolonged period of heat. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. && $$