{"id":539673,"date":"2026-03-23T02:45:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T02:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/539673\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T02:45:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T02:45:23","slug":"most-of-area-under-severe-thunderstorm-watch-as-storms-roll-through-hail-main-concern-wpxi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/539673\/","title":{"rendered":"Most of area under Severe Thunderstorm Watch as storms roll through; hail main concern \u2013 WPXI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">PITTSBURGH \u2014 UPDATE 10 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Allegheny, Washington and Beaver counties until 10:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/ZZAXUJ3KXRHDTJHVT2BA3GNNEI.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 9:40 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covering all of our viewing area has been extended until midnight.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/CKDVF4ZUPBAWPBCSWZMM4X5WGQ.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Watch <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE: 9 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Lawrence, Butler, Venango and Mercer counties until 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/H6S5KOVZSVD2BOLQ4GIFFWNICU.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 8:45 p.m.: Lawrence County has been added to the Severe Thunderstorm Watch list until 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/SQWSWTPGEFDZNCIQ5BIIMBUUVE.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Watch <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 8:30 p.m.: All current warnings for our area have expired.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 7:47 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Armstrong and Clarion counties until 8:15 p.m. Quarter-sized hail is possible with this storm, so move indoors if you are in the impacted area. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/PFNHT32YPZBI5NBULA65SJ657Y.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 7:45 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Armstrong, Clarion and Indiana counties until 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/PHNJBHCSARCA7CGEKIAIST7HWQ.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE: 7:40 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Allegheny, Armstrong and Butler Counties has been cancelled. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 7:15 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Allegheny, Butler and Armstrong counties until 7:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/UXCFNPARZRBAZL7G66ZHHQWPMM.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 7:10 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Allegheny and Butler counties has been extended until 7:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 6:55 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for part of Clarion County until 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/SP3BLJG4SJCI5D6VC4SJZGY4OA.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 6:50 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for part of Westmoreland County until 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/JTIIDFUX65HCTF2QSAV2EQPBNM.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 6:45 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Allegheny, Butler and Beaver counties until 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/ENYMGJ5WFJBCLAMR4RQ7Q42KJI.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 6 P.M.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Washington and Beaver counties has expired.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Washington and Beaver counties until 6 p.m. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/CNJYPREK3BH3XHAY2K4OPMDTAA.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">T-Storm Warning <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">UPDATE 4 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette and Greene counties until 10 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/ZGOQD5ZWZVCUBMXT26IFMDR6BU.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Watch Warning Thunderstorm <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/HIGE546YCZGC7OKZUF25CS2WHM.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Weather Reminder <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">ORIGINAL COVERAGE:<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Strong to severe storms are expected this afternoon and evening. Make sure to stay weather aware, have a plan in place and have ways to receive severe weather alerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/news\/local\/track-rain-using-our-interactive-radar\/OLMHULIIJFD5HDHGCVTKKPXOKA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wpxi.com\/news\/local\/track-rain-using-our-interactive-radar\/OLMHULIIJFD5HDHGCVTKKPXOKA\/\">TRACK THE STORMS WITH OUR INTERACTIVE RADAR<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">A cold front is crossing the area this afternoon through the evening, bringing scattered strong to severe storms. Severe storms are likely and could produce large hail and bring damaging wind gusts. Protect yourself from hail by moving indoors and staying away from windows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Heavy pockets of rain are expected and will continue through the early overnight hours.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/E2OHHUSUSJG5PDR2UNNIUDNS3U.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe weather 3\/22\/26 <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/FLMTCDK3OZF3BB2H2GMJTSFONA.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Severe weather 3\/22\/26 <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Much cooler air arrives behind this system on Monday with highs in the low 40s. Temperatures tumble on Monday night into Tuesday morning, with lows in the 20s. More sunshine is expected on Tuesday with highs back in the 50s by midweek. The next chance for rain comes late Wednesday night and Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">Make sure to check the latest forecast on Channel 11 News. 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