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John1956PA

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

Wed Apr 30, 2025, 06:35 PM

Apr 30

I did not realize the Mount Washington tornado was almost twenty-seven years ago.

As for the May 31, 1985, Western Pennsylvania outbreak of tornados, one of which cut across Butler County, I foolishly set out driving to Pittsburgh that evening. I drove down Route 19 just after the tornado crossed it west to east in Cranberry Township. There were bent electric-line towers and downed lines. I drove into the perimeter effects of the tornado as I started down I-79. It was indeed poor judgment which I used in deciding to drive at that time. The following day, the weather was beautiful. I drove through Beaver County and saw the path of destruction from the tornado there.

Here's to No More bad weather memories.

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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