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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
136 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007-008-013-014-020-021-029-
031-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-162000-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Lawrence-
Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Greene-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Including the cities of New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton,
Malvern, East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz,
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry,
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, Sharon, Hermitage,
Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler,
Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Washington, Canonsburg, Waynesburg, Weirton, Follansbee,
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont,
and Morgantown
136 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON...

A line of thunderstorms will continue to move east across the
region this afternoon. Some of these storms could contain wind
gusts up to 50 mph. There is also a potential for severe storms
with damaging wind gusts of 60 mph. The storms should approach the
Pittsburgh area between 3:30 and 4 pm. Severe thunderstorm
warnings may be needed. In addition, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch
is in effect until 8 PM.

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