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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Lifted

Strong storms forecast for Allegheny County.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted for Allegheny County.

Earlier today, the National Weather Service issued the watch until 8 p.m.

A hazardous weather outlook posted on the weather service's website at 4:47 p.m. says "there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. The main threat will be from damaging winds, but large hail is also possible.

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Here is what Patch posted earlier today:

"A line of strong thunderstorms, stretching from southern Jefferson County to Allegheny and Washington counties, will move east at 25 mph," according to a special weather statement issued at 2:37 p.m. by the National Weather Service.

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"Wind gusts to 40 mph and dime-sized hail are possible with the stronger storms," the weather statement said.


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