Severe Thunderstorm Warning 92, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
249 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Severe thunderstorms with potential for large hail, damaging
winds, heavy rainfall, and isolated tornadoes are expected ahead
of a cold front this evening. A brief respite is expected Sunday
before more thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall and
damaging winds arrive Monday.

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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Diurnal heating has been sufficient to generate moderate
instability with MLCAPE around 2,000 j/kg across most of the
forecast area. 0-6km shear is around 40 knots and could further
increase to about 50 knots as 500 mb flow increases late this
afternoon. 850 mb wind max of 25 knots shown to move across area
by 00z.

LCL heights are favorable for strong tornadoes, but current
0-1km shear of just 10 knots is not. Slight increase of 850 mb
winds early this evening will boost the low level shear some.
STP does increase to about 1 early this evening so a few
tornadoes are certainly possible.  Large hail is the primary
threat with supercells early on, transitioning to damaging winds
as cold pools become better developed.

Swath of heavy rain last night with very low flash flood
guidance values has concern for flooding as well. Normally in
supercell environments heavy rain is brief and transient but
with saturated soils and several rounds of storm, put up a flood
watch in swath of middle of forecast area that closely matches
last nights swath of 2-3 inches of rain.

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.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
The potential for severe weather and heavy rainfall returns
Monday afternoon/evening as an upper-lvl trough strengthens over
the Midwest and advances into the Ohio River Valley. Models
have been consistent with this next disturbance, and are showing
impressive 100 meter 12 hour 500mb height falls by Monday night
over Ohio. Hence the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) including a
"Slight" Risk for much of area, as does WPC for heavy rainfall.

If the timing of this system remains promising in the late
afternoon/evening storms have the potential to tap into strong
vertical shear values aloft. Damaging winds will likely be the
main threat.

Instability is a bit more questionable for this system but
moisture is not. Guidance has been consistent at bringing strong
deep moisture transport and precipitable water values of 2.00 to
2.25". Given recent heavy rainfalls and the rain from the
ongoing storms tonight, antecedent conditions are becoming more
favorable for flash flooding. Widespread 1-2" rainfall with the
usual locally higher amounts are expected.

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.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Short wave ridging and decent height rises are expected to bring
relatively quiet weather Tuesday and Wednesday.

Another trough and weak surface cold front is expected to
approach the region Thursday and Friday, returning slight/low
chances for showers.

Focus then turns to the strong upper High approaching 600 dm
forecast to build into middle MS river valley Saturday with
temperatures jumping above normal. The recent rainfall and
warming temperatures suggest hot and muggy conditions by next
weekend and the threat for 90F+ late summer weather.

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.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Widespread convective activity is expected during the afternoon
and evening hours ahead of a crossing cold front. VFR can be
expected away from storms, but more than one period of strong to
possibly severe storms is possible at any terminal. Storms could
bring impacts like wind gusts of 40 to 50 knots, large hail, and
torrential rainfall creating IFR to LIFR visibilities. Three
hour TEMPO groups were included in TAFs during the highest-risk
period for each terminal.

Storms will exit the region this evening with a cold front, with
a brief period of VFR expected. MVFR to IFR ceiling/visibility
should develop overnight with low level moisture in place due to
the recent and forecast rainfall. VFR conditions may then return
by mid-morning Sunday as high pressure returns.

.OUTLOOK...
VFR returns with high pressure on Sunday, before widespread
restrictions Monday and Tuesday with the approach and passage of
a cold front. VFR returns Wednesday under high pressure.

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.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT Sunday for PAZ013-014-020-021-029-
     073-074.
OH...Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT Sunday for OHZ039>041-049-050.
WV...Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT Sunday for WVZ001>003.

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SYNOPSIS...Craven
NEAR TERM...Craven
SHORT TERM...Craven/Hefferan
LONG TERM...Craven/Hefferan
AVIATION...CL

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
138 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

OHZ039>041-049-050-PAZ013-014-020-021-029-073-074-WVZ001>003-131745-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Harrison-Jefferson OH-Lawrence-Butler-
Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
138 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 634 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.
   Flood Watch.

Significant severe weather is possible this afternoon and evening
across the Ohio River Valley. Tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind
gusts are possible along with locally heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Confidence is increasing that severe weather and heavy rain is
possible Monday afternoon/evening across the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

OHZ048-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-015-016-022-077-078-WVZ004-131745-
Coshocton-Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-
Forest-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Indiana-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Marshall-
138 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...TORNADO WATCH 634 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, northwest
Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania and the northern panhandle of
West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.

Significant severe weather is possible this afternoon and evening
across the Ohio River Valley. Tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind
gusts are possible along with locally heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Confidence is increasing that severe weather and heavy rain is
possible Monday afternoon/evening across the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

PAZ031-075-076-WVZ012-021-509>514-131745-
Greene-Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
138 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania and
northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Significant severe weather is possible this evening. Tornadoes,
hail, and damaging wind gusts are possible along with locally heavy
rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Confidence is increasing that severe weather and heavy rainfall is
possible Monday afternoon/evening across the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Craven

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
940 AM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0400 AM     Rain             1 NE Sewickley Hills    40.57N  80.11W
08/12/2023  M3.36 inch       Allegheny          PA   Public

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Event Number PBZ2302101

CL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
312 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

PAZ009-121945-
Forest PA-
312 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN FOREST COUNTY
THROUGH 345 PM EDT...

At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Marienville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Marienville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northwestern
Pennsylvania.

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LAT...LON 4144 7896 4144 7898 4145 7898 4145 7906
      4147 7919 4161 7919 4163 7900 4163 7896
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 269DEG 14KT 4154 7915

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Rackley

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
334 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

PAZ009-122000-
Forest PA-
334 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT FOREST COUNTY THROUGH 400 PM
EDT...

At 334 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tionesta, or 14 miles west of Marienville, moving northeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Tionesta, Kellettville, West Hickory, East Hickory, and Starr.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northwestern
and west central Pennsylvania.

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LAT...LON 4157 7896 4143 7928 4144 7940 4140 7940
      4155 7951 4163 7951 4162 7895
TIME...MOT...LOC 1934Z 237DEG 36KT 4154 7938

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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