Forecasters warn of possible strong to severe storms in Pittsburgh area Saturday afternoon
The Facts
- Forecasters say strong to severe storms are possible Saturday afternoon in western Pennsylvania and nearby parts of Ohio and West Virginia as a cold front moves through.
- The Pittsburgh-area severe weather threat is expected to develop after early afternoon on Saturday.
- The area is under a slight risk, or level 2 out of 5, for severe weather on Saturday.
- Damaging wind is identified as the primary severe-weather threat from Saturday's storms.
- Hail is also possible with Saturday's storms.
- Forecasters say there is at least a small or isolated tornado risk with Saturday's storms.
- Cooler air is expected to move in after the storms pass.
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What is the main threat from the storms?
The main threat is damaging wind. Pittsburgh's forecast says winds over 60 mph are the biggest concern, and other regional forecasts for Saturday also identify damaging winds as the primary risk CBS News,Columbus Dispatch,https://www.wtap.com,WOWK 13 Huntington.
Are tornadoes expected?
Forecasters do not describe tornadoes as the main hazard, but they say an isolated or weak tornado cannot be ruled out Saturday CBS News,Columbus Dispatch,https://www.wtap.com,WOWK 13 Huntington.
What happens after the storms move through?
Forecasts say conditions should calm down after the line of storms passes, followed by a noticeable cooldown into Saturday night and the days after CBS News,Columbus Dispatch,WOWK 13 Huntington.
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