Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Pittsburgh, Southwestern PA

PITTSBURGH, PA — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Pittsburgh and the following counties until 10 p.m.: Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland.

Storms that develop could contain winds as high as 70 mph and quarter-sized hail. Frequent lightning also is possible.

The watch also is in effect for portions of Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky.

Butler and other counties north of the Pittsburgh area already are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.