Tornado confirmed in Washington County
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has confirmed a tornado touched down Saturday in South Franklin Township in Washington County.
An NWS storm survey determined an EF-1 tornado with weed speeds estimated at around 105 miles per hour struck the area.
This marks the 16th tornado to impact Washington County since 1950. The last tornado in the area was an EF-2 tornado that crossed into Washington County from the northern West Virginia panhandle on Aug. 1, 2022, according to the service.
????️South Franklin Township (Washington County, PA) tornado confirmed as EF-1. A more detailed report will be available as survey teams finish up later today. pic.twitter.com/oALzCgd01x
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) August 13, 2023
A tornado also touched down Saturday in Wheeling Township in Belmont County, Ohio, the NWS reported.
More storms are anticipated Monday. According to the NWS, there’s “potential for scattered strong to severe storms,” which are expected to move into the region after 3 p.m. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall, the NWS predicted, and there could be a flood threat.
There still is a potential for scattered strong to severe storms today developing and moving into SE OH and SW PA between after 3pm. There will also be a flood threat with some storms capable of producing heavy rainfall. Stay weather aware. pic.twitter.com/rV0RmyPzS7
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) August 14, 2023
Julia Felton is a TribLive reporter covering Pittsburgh City Hall and other news in and around Pittsburgh. A La Roche University graduate, she joined the Trib in 2020. She can be reached at jfelton@triblive.com.
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