Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 5:24PM EDT until July 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 524 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles east of Ligonier, or 14 miles east of Latrobe,
moving east at 25 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...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Westmoreland County.
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:
Westmoreland, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: