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

648 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT FOR

EAST CENTRAL MERCER AND SOUTHWESTERN VENANGO COUNTIES...

At 648 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of

Franklin, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tennis ball size 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...

Franklin, Sugarcreek, Stoneboro, Seneca, Polk, Sandy Lake,

Kennerdell, Jackson Center, Utica, New Lebanon, Cranberry Township

and Maurice K Goddard State Park.

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.

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