Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 22 at 6:59PM EDT until March 22 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ligonier, or 8
miles southeast of Latrobe, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Latrobe, McChesneytown-Loyalhanna, Lawson Heights, Ligonier,
Youngstown, Laurel Mountain, Loyalhanna Gorge and Laurel Mountain
State Park.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Area Description:
Westmoreland, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: