Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, and Indiana Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in southwestern and west-central Pennsylvania. The warning was issued at 4:45 PM EST following radar-indicated severe weather moving northeast at 65 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Allegheny County (Southwestern PA)
• East Central Washington County (Southwestern PA)
• Central Westmoreland County (Southwestern PA)
• Southwestern Indiana County (West Central PA)

Specific locations impacted include Monroeville, Greensburg, McKeesport, Indiana, Jeannette, Latrobe, Homer City, West Mifflin, Baldwin, Murrysville, Jefferson Hills, North Versailles, Pleasant Hills, White Oak, Monessen, and Clairton.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from flying debris or broken glass. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

Expected Conditions

The primary hazard associated with these storms is wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. As of 4:45 PM, the line of storms was located from North Braddock to Donora, or near McKeesport to 9 miles southeast of Gastonville.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 5:30 PM EST on March 7, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for portions of southwest and west-central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EST.