WFO PITTSBURGH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

559 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR

NORTHWESTERN MERCER COUNTY...

At 559 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of

Sharpsville, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated with a history of producing up to 2 inch

diameter hail.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail

damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind

damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...

Hermitage, Sharon, Sharpsville, Greenville, Clark, Jamestown,

Fredonia and Sheakleyville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure

and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing

dangerous hail and damaging winds.

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT

FOR NORTHERN MCKEAN AND NORTHWESTERN POTTER COUNTIES...

At 559 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rew, moving

east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to

roofs, siding, and trees.

Bradford, Port Allegany, Smethport, Shinglehouse, Rew, Coryville,

Cyclone, Marshburg, Westline, Eldred, Lewis Run, and Oswayo.

Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.

They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in

State College PA.

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