Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Pennsylvania Counties Until 3:45 PM

Source: NOAA · Southwestern Pennsylvania

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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties as 60 mph wind gusts and small hail move through the region.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southwestern Pennsylvania
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Pittsburgh

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Pennsylvania. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions observed at 2:42 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in southwestern Pennsylvania:

  • Northern Fayette County
  • Northeastern Greene County
  • Southeastern Washington County
  • Southern Westmoreland County

Impacted locations include Connellsville, Monessen, California, Donora, Mount Pleasant, Scottdale, Charleroi, Bentleyville, Brownsville, Fredericktown-Millsboro, South Connellsville, Perryopolis, Ligonier, Seven Springs, North Belle Vernon, Wickerham Manor-Fisher, Calumet-Norvelt, North Charleroi, and Speers.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for this portion of southwest Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday.

Expected Conditions

At 2:42 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Waynesburg, moving east at 50 mph. The primary hazards include:

  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
  • Hail: Small hail is possible.
  • Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 2:42 PM EDT and is currently set to expire at 3:45 PM EDT on Wednesday, March 11.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties as 60 mph wind gusts and small hail move through the region.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southwestern Pennsylvania. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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