Pennsylvania Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/18/2026 12:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 3:56PM EDT until July 18 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
TORPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East Central Clarion County in west central Pennsylvania... Southwestern Jefferson PA County in west central Pennsylvania... * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 356 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southeast of Clarion, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Brookville, Summerville, Limestone and Knox-Dale.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Clarion, PA; Jefferson, PA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pittsburgh PA