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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Indiana PA, New Kensington PA and Lower Burrell PA until 1:00 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Indiana PA, New Kensington PA and Lower Burrell PA. This warning is for Northeastern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania, Southeastern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania and Central Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and no hail expected. There are 190,907 people in the warning along with 65 schools and 4 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Indiana PA, New Kensington PA and Lower Burrell PA. This warning is for Northeastern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania, Southeastern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania and Central Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and no hail expected. There are 190,907 people in the warning along with 65 schools and 4 hospitals.

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As a cold front sinks across our area this afternoon, additional showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead. The best chance of damaging wind gusts lies south of I-70, but it cannot be ruled out as far north as Pittsburgh. Downpours and lightning are also threats.
Graphic showing today's severe weather outlook

ALT Graphic showing today's severe weather outlook

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7:15 PM: Storms have not been overly impressive thus far this afternoon, but we've had a few warnings and statements across western PA. The most concerning part of the line will be moving in from eastern Ohio and into the Pittsburgh region over the next 60 - 90 minutes. Watch for locally strong winds and heavy rainfall.
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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburghSep 9
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 11 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 665 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph possible. There are 6,454,359 people in the watch along with 2283 schools and 148 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 665 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph possible. There are 6,454,359 people in the watch along with 2283 schools and 148 hospitals.

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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburghSep 4
Additional rounds of thunderstorms will be possible Friday and Friday night, continuing the threats for damaging wind gusts, hail, and localized flash flooding in heavy downpours.
Graphic showing Friday's severe weather outlook

ALT Graphic showing Friday's severe weather outlook

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Significant rainfall from the severe thunderstorm has created flooding conditions and brought down trees and power lines in several areas of the city. Public Safety is standing up all of its assets in the event of high water rescues if needed. Motorists please avoid flooded roads - it only takes 12 inches of rushing water to carry away cars, double that amount, 24 inches, for trucks and SUVs. It is NEVER safe to walk or drive into flood waters. Please heed all road barriers as they are there for your safety. Turn around, don't drown!
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The Flood Watch (in effect till 2pm) has been expanded to include Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties in SW PA and Preston County in northern WV. Heavy rain in storms moving along a stalled boundary could lead to flooding of low-lying areas, rivers/creeks and roads.
A graphic detailing the Flood Watch active through 2pm today.

ALT A graphic detailing the Flood Watch active through 2pm today.

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Oakland red bus lanes are here!
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Red Bus Lanes will be installed along Forbes and Fifth avenues in Oakland beginning Monday, August 10. Work will take place between 8pm and 6am in four sections. Once a section is complete and the red bus lane has been installed, ONLY public transit vehicles can use the new lanes. For more information visit: rideprt.org/inside-Pittsburg…
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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburghAug 2
Did the lightning and thunder wake yinz up this morning? If not, well you could hear more later today. After this initial batch moves through we will get a break before more storms fire up this afternoon. They could be strong to severe, so stay weather aware!
radar images from around 715am this morning.

ALT radar images from around 715am this morning.

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Air Quality Alert 🟠 Update for Saturday, July 18 Pennsylvania DEP is issuing a Code ORANGE alert for particulate matter in the Philadelphia Area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties). There has been improvement in air quality in northeastern PA, into the Code Yellow (moderate) range on the Air Quality Index. The rest of Pennsylvania is still expected to have air quality concerns, and the Code Purple remains in effect through the rest of today, July 17. Tomorrow, expect a warm front to advance into PA from the south and west which will push the smoke northeast as the front tracks northeastward into Pennsylvania. Remember, Code Orange is still unhealthy for sensitive groups, so children, elderly and those with a respiratory condition should try to stay indoors yet on Saturday. And be sure to check your local air quality at airnow.gov Read more about this alert 👉bit.ly/4vEWkpo
Air quality map showing air quality measurements in the state of PA.

ALT Air quality map showing air quality measurements in the state of PA.

Air quality alert code orange for Southeast PA on Saturday 7/18/26.

ALT Air quality alert code orange for Southeast PA on Saturday 7/18/26.

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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 9 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 492 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to ping pong size possible and widespread gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 12,659,037 people in the watch along with 4052 schools and 283 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 492 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to ping pong size possible and widespread gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 12,659,037 people in the watch along with 4052 schools and 283 hospitals.

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Reminder, PA 👀
We have an Air Quality Alert code PURPLE today 🟣

These codes are summarized for a broad area. Most of the state will show as purple but some areas may show lower or even higher in code maroon. 

👉 Make sure to check airnow.gov throughout the day to see what your town or city is experiencing.
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Statewide Friday 👇

Pennsylvania DEP has declared a statewide Code PURPLE 🟣 Air Quality Alert for particulate matter for Friday, July 17, 2026. 

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will impact Pennsylvania creating code purple concentrations of PM2.5. 

Young children, elderly, and those with respiratory problems should avoid all outdoor physical activity.

Check airnow.gov for current conditions in your area throughout the day. 

bit.ly/4hnjXyW for details on this alert.
Code purple air quality alert for all of Pennsylvania on Friday July 17, 2026.

ALT Code purple air quality alert for all of Pennsylvania on Friday July 17, 2026.

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DEP declares a statewide Code Red 🔴 Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter (PM2.5) for Thursday, July 16, 2026. Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will be entering Pennsylvania’s northernmost counties and pushing into southern counties Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, creating Code Red concentrations of PM2.5. Residents and businesses within the Air Quality Alert areas are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce fine particulate matter air pollution by: - Avoiding the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment; - Reducing or eliminating fireplace and wood stove use; and - Avoiding the open burning of leaves, trash, and other materials Residents are strongly encouraged to check airnow.gov for current conditions in their area. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4aYBfia
Air quality alert, code red for PA, statewide on 7/16/26.

ALT Air quality alert, code red for PA, statewide on 7/16/26.

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Notice the sky is a little less blue? That's because smoke is being transported by winds aloft from wildfires in far northern MN into western Ontario. Smoke today remains mainly higher up in the sky, but smoke could reach the surface Thursday and increase air quality issues.
Notice the sky being a little less blue than normal? That's because of wildfire smoke! Wildfires in far northern MN into western Ontario are seeing their smoke transported by winds to the region. Smoke today remains mainly higher up in the sky, but smoke could reach the surface starting Thursday and lead to increased air quality issues.

ALT Notice the sky being a little less blue than normal? That's because of wildfire smoke! Wildfires in far northern MN into western Ontario are seeing their smoke transported by winds to the region. Smoke today remains mainly higher up in the sky, but smoke could reach the surface starting Thursday and lead to increased air quality issues.

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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburghJul 5
Increasing flash flood potential through 7pm. Remember if you see water crossing the road, please don't drive through it!
area highlighted for increasing flash flood potential.

ALT area highlighted for increasing flash flood potential.

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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburghJul 4
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 9 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 456 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 8,267,550 people in the watch along with 2689 schools and 173 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 456 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 8,267,550 people in the watch along with 2689 schools and 173 hospitals.

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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburghJul 4
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Morgantown WV, Cheat Lake WV and Brookhaven WV until 2:45 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Morgantown WV, Cheat Lake WV and Brookhaven WV. This warning is for Southwestern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia and Northeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 105,084 people in the warning along with 20 schools and 4 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Morgantown WV, Cheat Lake WV and Brookhaven WV. This warning is for Southwestern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia and Northeastern Monongalia County in northern West Virginia. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 105,084 people in the warning along with 20 schools and 4 hospitals.

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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 1 AM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 394 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT. The watch includes parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 6,093,711 people in the watch along with 1993 schools and 159 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 394 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT. The watch includes parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 6,093,711 people in the watch along with 1993 schools and 159 hospitals.

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