The National Weather Service says there is a possibility of severe weather on Tuesday.
Tornadoes, damaging wind, and large hail may occur in the Pittsburgh area.
The National Weather Service in Moon issued a severe storm warning for parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, including Zanesville and New Philadelphia.
According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Jared Rackley, any storm that brings forth tornadoes, hail larger than an inch, or wind gusts over 58 mph is classified as severe.
Rackley mentioned that the Pittsburgh area could experience any of these conditions or a combination of them as strong storms pass through.
Moderate Risks for our area are rare. The last Moderate Risk for our area was in 2014. https://t.co/T2OBR1FwnK
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) April 1, 2024
Areas east of the city, such as Westmoreland County, are expected to have an increased risk of severe storm conditions.
Rackley stated that there is a higher-end threat than an everyday thunderstorm, but the outcome may not be as widespread or confident.
WTAE Chief Meteorologist Mike Harvey said that the Pittsburgh area should be prepared for various severe weather as storms move in from Ohio.
Harvey mentioned that the intensity of the storms will decrease slightly before reaching the area.
He noted that the possibility of tornadoes cannot be dismissed.
According to Rackley, the Pittsburgh area is expected to see rain early in the morning on Tuesday, with severe storms forecasted for late afternoon around 4 p.m. The severe storms should pass by midnight, but regular thunderstorm conditions may persist into early Wednesday morning.
Rackley described the upcoming severe storm system as large-scale, associated with low pressure, and highlighted the movement of the warm and cold fronts.
NEW: Tuesday’s severe weather threat has escalated with a TOR:CON up to 7 for most of Ohio, indicating the possibility of EF2 or stronger tornadoes.
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— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) April 1, 2024
Harvey indicated that heavy rain could start as early as 11 p.m. on Monday, continue through early Tuesday morning, and then pick up again in the evening, possibly leading to minor flooding.
Harvey advised everyone to stay aware of the weather and have a safe shelter, especially on Tuesday evening.
