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4 tornadoes confirmed in Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh area has seen four confirmed tornadoes so far on Friday.The National Weather Service said it has confirmed four tornado touchdowns: near Harrison City in Westmoreland County, in the area of Lincoln-Mount Vernon-Elrama in Allegheny County, on Washington Boulevard near the Highland Park Bridge near Aspinwall and a "brief, weak tornado was photographed just north of the Allegheny County Airport," according to the National Weather Service.It has been a very active weather month for Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania has seen six tornadoes so far this year. In NWS Pittsburgh's coverage area, which includes parts of Ohio and West...
Video captures funnel cloud forming in Harrison City
HARRISON CITY, Pa. — New video from a viewer in Harrison City shows a funnel cloud forming during a Tornado Warning Friday. The video from Pat Regan shows dark clouds beginning to swirl into a funnel near Hyland Road. Warnings began to come in from the National Weather Service...
Update: Tornado warning for Westmoreland County early Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated tornado warning at 5:35 p.m. on Friday in effect until 5:45 p.m. for Westmoreland County. "At 5:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Delmont, or 9 miles south of Apollo, moving east at 30 mph," states the weather service. "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."
Police arrest Greensburg man connected with December hit-and-run
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man is now in custody, months after police say he hit a 76-year-old woman and drove away.Greensburg police say Christopher Degnan was arrested Friday evening.They say he hit the woman at South Main and West Third streets in Greensburg last December. Police say Degnan told them he thought he'd hit a pothole."He did not show any remorse. And again, you hit a person and you don't stop and render aid," Detective Sergeant Justin Scalzo said. "Thank God we had some passersby that were in close proximity that they called 911 to alert police and medics to her, and I believe those quick actions from the police and the concerned citizens that stopped most likely saved [her] life."Degnan is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle.
Tornadoes reported in 5 areas of western Pennsylvania, National Weather Service says
PITTSBURGH — The National Weather Service said fourtornado touchdowns were reported in the Pittsburgh area on Friday, with a fifth identified Saturday. Watch reporter Mike Valente share eyewitness accounts and damage from the Highland Park tornado in the player above. The NWS said tornadoes were reported near or at:
Westmoreland City Post Office reopens
The Westmoreland City Post Office reopened Wednesday morning, nine days after an SUV crashed into the building. Postal customers were asked to use the office in Manor during the temporary closure. The SUV crashed into the Walnut Street building May 6. No one was hurt. A postal service spokesman did...
Shower, storm chances dwindle across Pittsburgh area; sun, warm temperatures expected Sunday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - We're seeing a few isolated showers and stray thunderstorms bubble up in the Laurel Highlands, and those chances will dwindle after sunset with the loss of daytime heating. WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosHere is the latest storm survey from NWS Pittsburgh. A National Weather Service storm survey has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado occurred yesterday in the Harrison City area of Westmoreland County, Pa., with maximum wind speeds in the 60 to 70 mph range. The tornado tracked from near the Municipal Complex to the Greensburg-Jeannette Regional Airport, creating a discontinuous path of...
Pittsburgh restaurant shut down by Health Department
A restaurant in the Pittsburgh area has been ordered closed due to multiple violations after an inspection by the Allegheny County Health Department. Inspectors found 16 violations during an inspection of El Paisano & BBQ Stand in Beechview.
Report of wires down following crash on Lebanon Road in Penn Township
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — There is a report of wires down following a crash on Lebanon Road in Penn Township. It was reported at the intersection of Lebanon Road and East Mount Hope Road. Emergency crews are on scene. Use caution in the area. Injuries are unknown at this...
‘She fought until the very last day’: Youngwood organ donor helps save 3 after overdose death
From the printer to the sweeper to the decorations on the wall, almost everything in Anna Vukovich’s Youngwood home reminds her of her daughter Jennifer. Jennifer’s comforter is still on the bed in her childhood bedroom, her purse still hangs on a hook on the wall. “Everytime I...
Greene Grabs Modified Victory At Penn Can
SUSQUEHANNA, PA – Penn Can speedway celebrated the life of Bob Wildoner on a gorgeous Friday night. Alex Stanton redrew the pole with Tyler Yeagle to his outside. Yeagle would lead the opening circuit and hold off Stanton through a rough start with four cautions coming in the first four laps. Stanton would take the lead down the back stretch on lap 5, but couldn’t hold the spot at the line. Darwin Greene saw his chance to capitalize, going two for one through the middle of turn 2, clearing Yeagle and rocketing away down the backstretch with the lead.
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