LOCATIONS
Western New York, Eastern and Southern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia
EFFECTIVE
This Saturday afternoon and evening from 125 PM until 800 PM EST.
THREATS
A few tornadoes possible, Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely, Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
SITUATION
Storms are expected to develop and intensify this
afternoon across the region, with conditions supportive of
supercells and fast-moving severe storms capable of damaging winds
and tornadoes.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles
east and west of a line from 30 miles south of Athens OH to 30 miles
north of Bradford PA. For a complete depiction of the watch see the
associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).
PRECAUTIONS
A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.