Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 20 at 8:18AM EDT until August 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 5:18am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Pennsylvania, including the following areas,
Allegheny, Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations
of Westmoreland and Westmoreland and northern West Virginia,
including the following areas, Eastern Preston, Preston and Ridges
of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Development of narrower bands of heavy rain that slowly train
over the same areas could result in localized flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Allegheny; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov