Storm, Flood Warnings Issued As Severe Weather Moves Though Area
The day started out with hot temperatures and beautiful sunshine, but now severe weather has moved into the area.
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The day started out with hot temperatures and beautiful sunshine, but now severe weather has moved into the area.
The threat of severe weather moved into the area this afternoon and will be with us into the weekend.
The unseasonably warm weather we're experiencing today does come with some downsides.
Over the past 24 hours, some strong storms moved through the area. The rains prompted flash flooding and there was also a tornado warning in parts of the area.
Strong storms brought soaking rains, lightning, high winds and even some hail to the western Pennsylvania region Thursday.
Heavy rains over the past 24 hours have triggered some flood warnings around the area.
Heavy rain is causing some flash flooding this evening in Westmoreland County.
The National Weather Service says a flash flood warning is in effect for Allegheny County until later Sunday afternoon.
The rain came heavy and in a very short period of time Wednesday in parts of the Pittsburgh area, prompting flood warnings and causing some property damage.
Some scattered showers and storms could remain around the area this evening after another round of rain moved through today, prompting some watches and warnings.
A flash flood warning is in effect for several counties tonight.
After a warm and muggy day, scattered showers and storms are moving through the area this evening.
More heavy rain and storms moved through overnight, which caused damage around the area.
Emergency crews had their hands full overnight as more rain moved through the area, which caused a variety of flooding issues.
The severe weather at the end of the weekend is not over yet, another night of rain has prompted a Flash Flood Warning for several counties across the area.
A report of rising water has left at least one person trapped in Mercer County.
A cluster of storms moved through parts of the area this evening causing some flash flooding in areas like Carnegie and Scott Township.
Flood waters reportedly trapped a vehicle near the Boston Bridge in Versailles late this afternoon.
A strong line of storms made its way through the area this morning, but round two is coming this afternoon. as a result, several watches and warnings have been issued for various parts of the viewing area.
Some motorists around the area ran into problems during the Wednesday morning commute due to flooding.
A line of thunderstorms packing heavy rains is causing flooding issues around the area.
