It’s not your average spring day in Pittsburgh. Nope, today, Mother Nature decided to throw a temper tantrum and unleash a wild mix of severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings.
Wind gusts up to 80 mph? Check. Hail the size of golf balls? You bet. And yeah, a tornado was spotted near Beaver and Washington counties earlier this afternoon. Yikes!
Weather experts are urging Pittsburghers to stay on their toes—this storm isn’t done yet. Even though the tornado threat has passed, severe thunderstorm warnings are still in place.
The winds? They’re not playing nice. In fact, Pittsburgh International Airport recorded a gust of 71 mph—third strongest on record!
People in areas like Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are being told to batten down the hatches. The National Weather Service is advising folks to stay inside, away from windows, and definitely avoid the roads. And hey, if you haven’t checked the radar, now’s a good time.
In the world of severe weather, this storm is no joke, but it’s not the first time Pittsburgh’s weather has been this dramatic.
As far back as the 1990s, the city saw some wild storm action, and experts say this is just part of the unpredictable nature of spring. Stay safe, stay inside, and keep an eye on your weather alerts, Pittsburgh. You’ve got this!