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6. John1956PA,

Reply to John1956PA (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 30, 2025, 05:59 PM

Apr 30

The area from just 15 miles up the road from Pgh, rt 28 the Freeport Area and up to Kittanning (Ki-tan ing - old Indian Name) got some 85 - 90 mph winds. They mostly followed the valleys that run Northwest to Southeast here. That channeled the straight line winds much as skyscrapers in NYC do and added speed and even more damage.
And yes, there was a tornado that actually touched down in 1985 at the corner of Rt 356 and Sarver Road. The tree that fell there is still beside the road against a steep hillside.

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At least 4 people killed in Pennsylvania following severe storms [View all] Wicked Blue Apr 30 OP

The local news outlets are reporting that it was a rare, heavy storm in Pittsburgh. John1956PA Apr 30 #1

Duquesne Light Company told NBC it was unprecedented Wicked Blue Apr 30 #2

Thank you for your concern. There was no storm damage in my area. John1956PA Apr 30 #4

John1956PA, 3825-87867 Apr 30 #6

I just looked up the date of the Mt. Washington tornado. It occurred June 2, 1998. John1956PA Apr 30 #7

I'll drink to that! 3825-87867 Apr 30 #9

dericho Skittles Apr 30 #5

There's still a National Weather Service? SupportSanity Apr 30 #3

Tragic. I pray there is no more loss of life. LoisB Apr 30 #8