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2025 [KPBZ] PITTSBURGH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 4

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Storm Based Warning History

895 
WFUS51 KPBZ 161741
TORPBZ
PAC063-161815-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.TO.W.0004.250316T1741Z-250316T1815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
141 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 141 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located 8 miles east of Homer City, moving northeast 
  at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught
           without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or
           destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will
           occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Clymer, Cherry Tree, Glen Campbell, Commodore, Dixonville and 
  Yellow Creek State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4073 7881 4073 7880 4072 7880 4072 7881
      4056 7888 4050 7891 4042 7896 4041 7897
      4062 7912 4086 7882 4085 7881
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 228DEG 50KT 4053 7902

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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119 
WWUS51 KPBZ 161748
SVSPBZ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
148 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

PAC063-161815-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1815Z/
Indiana PA-
148 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR EAST 
CENTRAL INDIANA COUNTY...

At 148 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 13 miles east of Indiana moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  Cherry Tree, Glen Campbell, Commodore and Dixonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4072 7881 4060 7886 4049 7892 4071 7901
      4086 7882 4085 7881 4073 7881 4073 7880
      4072 7880
TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 228DEG 50KT 4054 7900

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MLB
753 
WWUS51 KPBZ 161754
SVSPBZ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
154 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

PAC063-161815-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1815Z/
Indiana PA-
154 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR EAST 
CENTRAL INDIANA COUNTY...

At 154 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 16 miles southeast of Punxsutawney, moving northeast at 
70 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  Cherry Tree and Glen Campbell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4086 7882 4085 7881 4073 7881 4073 7880
      4072 7880 4072 7881 4067 7883 4076 7894
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 218DEG 58KT 4068 7890

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MLB
588 
WWUS51 KPBZ 161801
SVSPBZ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
201 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

PAC063-161811-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1815Z/
Indiana PA-
201 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EAST CENTRAL INDIANA COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. To report severe weather, 
contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your 
report to the National Weather Service office.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for a portion of 
west central Pennsylvania.

&&

LAT...LON 4067 7883 4076 7894 4086 7882 4085 7881
      4073 7881 4073 7880 4072 7880 4072 7881
TIME...MOT...LOC 1754Z 218DEG 58KT 4074 7883

$$

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895 
WFUS51 KPBZ 161741
TORPBZ
PAC063-161815-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.TO.W.0004.250316T1741Z-250316T1815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
141 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 141 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located 8 miles east of Homer City, moving northeast 
  at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught
           without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or
           destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will
           occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Clymer, Cherry Tree, Glen Campbell, Commodore, Dixonville and 
  Yellow Creek State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4073 7881 4073 7880 4072 7880 4072 7881
      4056 7888 4050 7891 4042 7896 4041 7897
      4062 7912 4086 7882 4085 7881
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 228DEG 50KT 4053 7902

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MLB
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119 
WWUS51 KPBZ 161748
SVSPBZ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
148 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

PAC063-161815-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1815Z/
Indiana PA-
148 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR EAST 
CENTRAL INDIANA COUNTY...

At 148 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 13 miles east of Indiana moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  Cherry Tree, Glen Campbell, Commodore and Dixonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4072 7881 4060 7886 4049 7892 4071 7901
      4086 7882 4085 7881 4073 7881 4073 7880
      4072 7880
TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 228DEG 50KT 4054 7900

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MLB
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753 
WWUS51 KPBZ 161754
SVSPBZ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
154 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

PAC063-161815-
/O.CON.KPBZ.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1815Z/
Indiana PA-
154 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR EAST 
CENTRAL INDIANA COUNTY...

At 154 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located 16 miles southeast of Punxsutawney, moving northeast at 
70 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
         Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
         damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
  Cherry Tree and Glen Campbell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built 
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, 
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect 
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4086 7882 4085 7881 4073 7881 4073 7880
      4072 7880 4072 7881 4067 7883 4076 7894
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 218DEG 58KT 4068 7890

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

MLB
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588 
WWUS51 KPBZ 161801
SVSPBZ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
201 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

PAC063-161811-
/O.CAN.KPBZ.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250316T1815Z/
Indiana PA-
201 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...TORNADO WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EAST CENTRAL INDIANA COUNTY...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. To report severe weather, 
contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your 
report to the National Weather Service office.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for a portion of 
west central Pennsylvania.

&&

LAT...LON 4067 7883 4076 7894 4086 7882 4085 7881
      4073 7881 4073 7880 4072 7880 4072 7881
TIME...MOT...LOC 1754Z 218DEG 58KT 4074 7883

$$

MLB

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