Varningar, Chartiers Valley United Presbyterian Church

Flash Flood Warning issued May 15 at 8:43PM EDT until May 15 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA At 843 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Scott Township, Dormont, Castle Shannon, Bridgeville and South Fayette Township. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.