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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1230 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

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Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Greene-Hancock-Brooke-
Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
1230 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A passing cold front from the north will likely create damaging wind
gusts later today. An Enhanced Risk (3/5) is in effect for areas
north of I-70; Slight Risk (2/5) for areas south of Pittsburgh. The
threat of severe storms is elevated between 5pm and 10pm. There is
also a Marginal Risk (1/4) for flooding late this evening; pockets
of 1-2 inches of rain could occur.

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

A passing low pressure system over the Great Lakes returns the
threat of severe weather and flash flooding to the region on
Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
317 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

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Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland-Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher
Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Champion, Ligonier, Canaan Valley, Hazelton,
Clarion, Kittanning, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Monessen,
Indiana, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Hendricks, Brookville, Latrobe,
Uniontown, Ford City, Punxsutawney, Parsons, Saint George,
Rowlesburg, Thomas, Armagh, Ohiopyle, Terra Alta, Greensburg,
Donegal, Davis, and Murrysville
317 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Pennsylvania, including the following areas,
  Armstrong, Clarion, Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher
  Elevations of Indiana, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Indiana,
  Jefferson PA and Westmoreland and northern West Virginia, including
  the following areas, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Preston and
  Western Tucker.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Training thunderstorms with heavy rain rates are possible along a
    slow-moving cold front that advances southward through the area
    this evening.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown,
Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta, Rowlesburg,
Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis, Thomas,
and Canaan Valley
100 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Air
Quality Division has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Saturday
for the West Virginia panhandle.

A code ORANGE air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people
suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases. The
effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding outdoor
exercise or strenuous activity.

For additional information, please visit the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection - Air Quality Division website
at: http://dep.wv.gov/daq/

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SKH

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