Pittsburgh Weather: Tornado Watch issued for parts of the area with strong to severe storms expected; First Alert Weather Day issued
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Today is a First Alert Weather Day with chances for strong or severe storms for many parts of Western Pennsylvania.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 6 p.m. for Fayette, Greene and Washington counties. Parts of both West Virginia and Ohio are also under the watch.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 6 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/cwHxhScHv7
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) August 7, 2023
ALERT: Today is a First Alert Weather Day with strong to severe storms likely through the afternoon and evening.
AWARE: Cooler Tuesday with showers
Much of the region is under a 'slight risk' (2 out of 5) meaning isolated strong to severe storms are possible with frequent lightning, hail and damaging winds.
Parts of Fayette, Greene and Somerset County are under an 'enhanced risk' (3 out of 5) meaning those areas have the best chance for hail, damaging winds and even an isolated tornado.
The best chance will be after 2 p.m. If you have outdoor plans, have a backup plan to move things inside.
Tuesday will be cooler and more comfortable with a few left-over showers and highs only in the upper 70s with partly sunny skies.
Wednesday looks like the best day with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s.
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