At 3:44 p.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 4 p.m. for Allegheny, Fayette and Westmoreland counties.
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are expected.
“At 3:44 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over West Newton, or 10 miles south of McKeesport, moving east at 25 mph,” explains the weather service. “Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.”…