High North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 3:05PM EDT until August 16 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

At 305 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shippingport, or 8 miles southeast of East
Liverpool, moving east at 40 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...
Aliquippa, Ambridge and Harmony Township.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
209th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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