Severe storms move through western Pennsylvania; tornado warnings issued in Pittsburgh region
Severe storms moved through the Pittsburgh region early Thursday morning as as tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Just before 5 a.m., a tornado warning was issued for several parts of northern West Virginia including Cheat Lake, Westover, and Star City. The warning area also included parts of Fayette and Greene counties in western Pennsylvania. The warning expired at 5:15 a.m.
Earlier in the morning, a tornado warning was issued for parts of eastern Ohio, parts of the West Virginia panhandle, and parts of western Pennsylvania. The warning area included parts of Greene and Washington counties in Pennsylvania.
During a tornado warning, the National Weather Service says to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of where you are and to stay away from windows.
Poles and wires brought down in Pittsburgh's Perry North neighborhood
Early Thursday morning, several poles and wires that hold up traffic signals came down at the intersection of Perrysville Avenue and Baytree Street.
The intersection was closed as first responders were on scene working to get the damage cleaned up.
It's unclear if the damage is related to the severe weather.
More storms forecasted for Thursday evening
A few isolated to widely scattered showers may occur with a cold front moving in Thursday, but more widespread rain and thunderstorms will move in around 7 to 8 p.m. as a trough of low pressure aloft rides along and just north of the stationary front.
The overall severe threat is fairly low and limited to the Pittsburgh area's southern counties, mainly south of I-70. Hail would be possible with any of these cells, but there is no tornado threat and the strong wind potential should remain low as well.
