Survey determines no tornado in Allegheny, Westmoreland County
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Key Points:
- Residents of Leo Street in North Huntingdon woke up to significant backyard damage after an overnight storm, with sheds destroyed and trees toppled by strong winds.
- Frank Gurski and his wife took shelter in their basement after receiving a tornado watch alert during the storm, ensuring their safety along with their dogs.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) surveyed damage from Allegheny to Westmoreland County and confirmed that the destruction was caused by straight-line winds of 60-70 mph, not a tornado.
- Severe storms swept through western Pennsylvania shortly after midnight, prompting a tornado warning from 12:01 a.m. to 12:15 a.m., though no tornado was ultimately confirmed.
- Residents are now assessing the damage and planning their next steps for cleanup and repairs following the storm.
