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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT

National Weather Service PITTSBURGH PA

1006 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024



...Preliminary Confirmed/Suspected Tornadoes for May 17 2024...



A final assessment including results of the surveys are 

expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information 

Statement over the next few days.



The storm survey information will also be available on our

website at http://www.weather.gov/pbz



...Highland Park Tornado - Allegheny County, PA...



An NWS Pittsburgh damage survey team has confirmed an EF-1 

tornado with max wind speeds estimated at 105 mph touched down in 

the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Damage was noted at 

the Pittsburgh Zoo, and a number of trees and power poles were 

snapped along Washington Blvd. and near the Highland Park Bridge. 

The tornado lifted shortly after crossing the Allegheny River. 

Time is estimated around 4:42 PM. More detailed information will be 

forthcoming. 



...Lincoln Place Tornado - Allegheny County, PA...



Video was relayed of a brief, weak tornado just north of the 

Allegheny County Airport based on video evidence. Time was 

estimated at 2:50 PM. Damage is unknown at this time.



...Elrama/Lincoln/Mount Vernon - Washington, Allegheny Counties, PA...



Video was relayed of a probable tornado near Lincoln, and tree 

and limb damage was noted along Fairview Street in Elrama. A 

damage survey is expected tomorrow.



...Harrison City - Westmoreland County, PA...



Video was relayed of a probable tornado near Harrison City. Tree 

damage and scattered items were noted near the Penn Township 

Municipal Park. A damage survey is expected tomorrow.



...Leesville Lake - Carroll County, OH...



Video was relayed of a brief, small tornado which blew a couple 

of trees down and caused damage to multiple docks of pontoon boats

at a marina as it moved over the water. Time was estimated at 

1:30 PM.





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