Pittsburgh weather alerts
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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Pittsburgh as part of Allegheny County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Pittsburgh
69 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pittsburgh since 1950, killing 11 people and injuring 408. The most recent was on May 21, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Pittsburgh
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 1980 | F4 | Allegheny County | 11.8 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 140 |
| May 31, 1985 | F3 | Beaver County | 39 mi | 243 yd | 9 | 120 |
| August 3, 1963 | F3 | Allegheny County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 2 | 70 |
| June 4, 1975 | F2 | Beaver County | 45.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 22, 1983 | F2 | Allegheny County | 38 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 10 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | EF1 | Washington County | 13.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 21, 2025 | EF0 | Washington County | 2.2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 20, 2024 | EF0 | Allegheny County | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 26, 2024 | EF2 | Westmoreland County | 10.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 26, 2024 | EF1 | Allegheny County | 11.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Allegheny County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 404 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 192 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 160 | September 12, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 92 | October 11, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 69 | September 9, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 66 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 49 | September 20, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 32 | October 22, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 31 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 29 | August 21, 2026 |
About Pittsburgh
- Population: 307,668 (2024 estimate)
- County: Allegheny County
- State: Pennsylvania