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Weather Alert
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUED “WEATHER BRIEFING UPDATE #3” 08-31-2024
- Scattered thunderstorms will develop early this afternoon in NW PA and move southeast through the evening.
- Damaging winds and heavy rainfall are the primary threats, but hail is also possible in the strongest storms.
- Rainfall totals will generally be between 0.5 and 1.5” with locally higher amounts possible.
- Flash flooding may occur in locations that receive heavy rainfall; as little as 1 to 1.5” of rain could induce flooding in particularly vulnerable locations.
Important changes: Added timing graphics & a post-event outlook
For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at https://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/Briefing/briefing.pdf.
Wm. Dennis Buttorff
Emergency Manager
West Branch Emergency Management Association, Inc.