Pittsburgh, Pa. – Residents across western Pennsylvania should brace for strong storms this evening, with wind gusts up to 60 mph, frequent lightning, and large hail possible through 6 p.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the greatest risk lies along an axis from Brookville, PA, to Weirton, WV. These fast-moving storms may intensify quickly as they track northeast. Damaging wind gusts between 30 and 45 mph are expected across much of the region, with isolated peak gusts reaching 60 mph—strong enough to snap limbs and down power lines.
Cities including Pittsburgh, Butler, Oil City, and Clarion are under threat for sporadic severe weather. Hail up to one inch in diameter is possible, along with flash flooding in areas hit by multiple rounds of storms. Local emergency managers advise staying off roads during peak gusts and charging devices ahead of possible outages.
Storms are most likely through 6 p.m., though additional waves could develop through the evening. Residents should remain alert and monitor warnings closely.
