Ahead of an approaching cold front and aided by leading shortwave-induced ascent, a cluster of thunderstorms tracked across southeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania producing wind damage, several tornadoes, and a few instances of large hail. Moist southerly flow pulled upper 50s to low 60s dew points with surface temperatures in the mid 70s allowing for sufficient destabilization up to 1500…
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The episode as NWS PBZ wrote it up.
Ahead of an approaching cold front and aided by leading shortwave-induced ascent, a cluster of thunderstorms tracked across southeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania producing wind damage, several tornadoes, and a few instances of large hail. Moist southerly flow pulled upper 50s to low 60s dew points with surface temperatures in the mid 70s allowing for sufficient destabilization up to 1500 J/kg of MLCAPE, 35-40 knots of effective shear, and 50-150 m2/s2 of 0-1 km SRH to support an all hazards threat.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pittsburgh, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 6, 12:36 PM EST, 36 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 136 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 6pm tonight for a large portion of our region. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Strong to severe thunderstorms expect this afternoon and evening, damaging wind gusts will be the main threat 2) Daily shower/thunderstorm chances return later next week && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1... A passing mesoscale convective system (MCS) will continue to track into eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia over the next 4 to 6 hours. Damaging wind gusts along the leading edge of the MCS are expected for areas south of I-80 and north of Morgantown, WV; a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 6pm. Wind gusts will likely range between 50 to 65 mph; down trees and power lines are likely. Rainfall amounts will likely range from a half to one inch, flooding isn't likely due to the progressive advancement of the MCS. In the wake of the passing MCS, there could be redevelopment of isolated strong to severe storms near the northern and southern flank of the remnant convection. There is a question of whether if there is enough time for the environment to recovery, cooling aloft, to prompt new updrafts. The Watch may need to be extended or expanded if that occurs. A special weather balloon may be released in the wake of the MCS to capture what the temperature profile looks like aloft. The probability of severe storms decreases between 8pm to 11pm tonight. There may be training showers and storms that could create isolated swaths of 1 inch of rain or higher. Urban flooding would be the main concern given it has been dry for a number of days. KEY MESSAGE 2... Ridging is progged to build back in early next week among all ensemble guidance with some uncertainty in temperatures for Monday and Tuesday as the departing trough to the east exhibits some timing differences as does the orientation and strength of the building ridge. Lingering troughing could hold temperatures in the upper 70s while quicker ridging could point to 80s for the majority of the week. Either way, a return of drier and warmer weather is anticipated for at least the first half of next week. Ridging then may break down some and allow for some summertime-like afternoon showers and storms, though with surface high pressure in the vicinity, coverage shouldn't be widespread or bring a notable severe weather risk. High temperatures will be highly dependent on coverage of convection. && .AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... Medium confidence forecast with slightly lower confidence overnight into the early morning hours Sunday depending when and if low clouds and or fog develops. Showers and storms will impact most of the airports this afternoon with a brief drop to MVFR and perhaps IFR in moderate to heavy rainfall. After this moves through, there will be a lull in the activity until more develops around 22Z and could last as late as 4Z. It doesn't appear to be widespread unless cells congeal into a line. After the storms pass this evening, attention shifts to fog development. HREF mean has high probs for sub IFR VIS at DUJ and LBE. Still low confidence on how much develops. Sunday VFR weather returns. Southwest wind around 10 kts with occasional gusts into the 20 kt range during day becomes nearly calm this evening into Sunday. Outlook... Daily thunderstorm and associated restriction chances begin Tuesday after a dry Monday. && .PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PA...None. OH...None. WV...None. && DISCUSSION...Hefferan AVIATION...McMullen
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1202 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026 PAZ007>009-WVZ511>514-071615- Mercer-Venango-Forest-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker- Eastern Tucker- 1202 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013>016-020>022-029-031- 073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-510-071615- Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion- Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-Washington-Greene- Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette- Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana- Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston- 1202 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 277 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch for damaging winds, quarter sized hail, and isolated tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. SKH
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
124 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1251 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SSE Dresden 40.09N 81.99W
06/06/2026 Muskingum OH Public
Trees uprooted on River Road.
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SKHPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
145 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1244 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Frazeysburg 40.12N 82.12W
06/06/2026 Muskingum OH Public
down power poles. report from mping.
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98Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
206 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0142 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 ESE Senecaville 39.93N 81.43W
06/06/2026 Guernsey OH Emergency Mngr
Boat capsized on Senecaville Lake.
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SKHPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
207 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0143 PM Lightning 2 ESE Senecaville 39.93N 81.43W
06/06/2026 Guernsey OH Emergency Mngr
Person struck by lightning near Senecaville.
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SKHPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
209 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
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0138 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNE Cambridge 40.03N 81.58W
06/06/2026 Guernsey OH Public
Tree and power lines down on Clairmont Ave
and Clark Street.
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SKHPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
211 PM EDT Sat Jun 6 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0124 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 WSW Cambridge 40.01N 81.65W
06/06/2026 Guernsey OH Emergency Mngr
Trees down on Glenn Highway and Savage Road.
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SKHThe Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 70 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:09 UTC.
12 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Several trees reported down along Fairmont Pike and adjacent side roads.
Trees down on Irish Ridge.
Trees down on Waynesburg Pike.
Trees down on Cameron Ridge.
Trees down on Fish Creek Road.
Tree reported down on Route 20.
Tree down across Jakes Run Road and broke the top of a power pole as it fell.
Two power lines down in a backyard.
Tents blown down at Monongalia County Baseball Field. Five people were injured as a result.
Tree down blocking one lane of Darst Street near Central Avenue.
Tree down blocking Opekiska Ridge Road.
Tree down at South Preston Highway and Borgman Road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in West Virginia in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in West Virginia, June 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1347852, 1347855, 1347854, 1347857, 1347858, 1347859, 1347860, 1347861, 1347863, 1347869, 1347867, 1347865.