Pittsburgh Emergency Management & Homeland Security

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 26 at 3:32PM EDT until May 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 205 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL OHIO BELMONT HARRISON JEFFERSON OH MONROE

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 26 at 12:56PM EDT until May 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 205 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS PA . PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS ALLEGHENY ARMSTRONG BEAVER BEDFORD BLAIR

When thunder roars, go indoors. Please see FEMAs shelter in place guidance regarding thunderstorms.

Today there is slight risk for severe weather. Storms are expected this afternoon and evening. The primary hazard will be damaging winds but the potential for large hail cannot be ruled out in some of the stronger storms. Be Weather Aware

The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Slight risk for severe weather for the area tomorrow. The potential hazards include Damaging Winds and Large Hail. The current timeframe is Wednesday afternoon to evening. We will continue to monitor and provide updates.

Please join us in welcoming back Officer Timothy Matson! Officer Matson returned to modified duty after nearly two years since the tragic Tree of Life Synagogue... shooting that killed 11 people on October 27, 2018. He was shot several times in his heroic efforts to stop the shooter. Matson has undergone extensive rehabilitation to ensure his return to the profession he loves. "Tim said from day one that he would be back," said Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Scott Schubert. "He's worked extremely hard over the last two years to make this a reality and we couldn't be prouder or more thankful to Tim and all who stood by his side during this incredible journey! If anyone was going to do this, after everything he's been through, I knew Tim could!" https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases.html

Pgh OEMHS, along side local, County, Region, and Federal partners, conducted a response drill on our waterways and adjacent infrastructure. The continued partnership with external responders helps to better protect and secure our region during disasters and large scale incidents

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