Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Fairchance PA

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
300 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

PAZ014-020-021-075-210700-
Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Fayette-
300 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

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

.DAY ONE...Today 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.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible during the
afternoon and evening. Damaging winds are expected to be the main
threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Excessive Heat Warning.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible during the
afternoon and evening on Friday. Damaging winds are expected to be
the main threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

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Air Quality Alert

PAZ014-020>022-029-073>076-210000-
Allegheny-Butler-Beaver-Armstrong-Washington-Westmoreland-Fayette-
Including the cities of Butler, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls,
Ambridge,
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Kittanning, Ford City, Washington,
Canonsburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Lower
Burrell,
Latrobe, Monessen, Ligonier, and Donegal
900 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY JUNE 20...

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has
issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Thursday, including
the greater Pittsburgh region, including Allegheny, Butler,
Beaver, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties.

A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly,
and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung
diseases. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding outdoor exercise or strenuous activity.

For more information on ground-level ozone and
fine particles, visit http://www.airnow.gov and
https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/AQPartnersWeb/

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Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
628 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

PAZ014-020-021-029-073-075-210000-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240623T0000Z/
Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Westmoreland-Fayette-
Including the cities of Ambridge, Butler, New Kensington,
Uniontown, Lower Burrell, Murrysville, Beaver Falls, Aliquippa,
Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area, Washington, Canonsburg,
Greensburg, Latrobe, and Monessen
628 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Prolonged dangerous hot conditions are likely. Heat index
  values up to 110 degrees are expected during the day. 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 Saturday.

* 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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