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Pittsburgh Severe Weather Risk Rises: National Weather Service

Batten down the hatches, folks. Things could get ugly later today.

PITTSBURGH, PA — The National Weather Service storm prediction center has upgraded the chances of severe weather for much of Western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh.

The enhanced severe weather alert mans there is a chance of numerous storms, damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.

The storms are expected to arrive between 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

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