Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 5:24PM EDT until July 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

At 524 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles east of Ligonier, or 14 miles east of Latrobe,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Westmoreland County.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
73rd Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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