Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:45PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of
Slippery Rock, or 11 miles east of Grove City, moving southeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Grove City, Rimersburg, Slippery Rock, Chicora, East Brady,
Harrisville, Parker, Sligo, Emlenton, Bruin, Clintonville, St.
Petersburg, Eau Claire, Petrolia, Karns City, Barkeyville,
Callensburg, Fairview and West Sunbury.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Armstrong, PA; Butler, PA; Clarion, PA; Mercer, PA; Venango, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: