Flash Flood Warning for Allegheny, PA; Washington, PA; Westmoreland, PA
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What you need to know
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- Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 742 PM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Water over roadways has been observed. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
At 742 PM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Water over roadways has been observed. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Monroeville, McMurray, McKeesport, Canonsburg, Gastonville, Plum, West Mifflin, Baldwin, Upper St. Clair, Scott Township, Wilkinsburg, Whitehall, South Park Township and New Kensington.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 7:42PM EDT until August 5 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 6:53PM EDT until August 5 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Pittsburgh PA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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