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Pittsburgh Area Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe storms are moving toward the Pittsburgh area.

National Weather Service radar as of 4:10 p.m.
National Weather Service radar as of 4:10 p.m. (National Weather Service )

PITTSBURGH, PA — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Pittsburgh area until 7 p.m.

There is a risk for severe weather, with damaging wind, large hail, and heavy downpours being the main threats.

The weather service advises taking shelter immediately if the watches are upgraded to a warning.

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