Pennsylvania Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 13:27

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:27PM EDT until April 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 427 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sugarcreek, or near Franklin, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Oil City, Franklin, Sugarcreek, Hasson Heights, Seneca, Polk, Rouseville, Cooperstown, Woodland Heights, Pleasantville, Utica, Oil Creek State Park and Cranberry Township.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.
Area Description: 
Venango, PA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pittsburgh PA