A Tornado Warning has been issued for Venango County and surrounding areas.

Check back soon for details.

The National Weather Service of Pittsburgh has issued the following Severe Weather Statement at 3:01 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017:

Venango PA-Butler PA-Armstrong PA-Clarion PA-
301 PM EDT MON MAY 1 2017

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN VENANGO…NORTHEASTERN BUTLER…NORTHWESTERN ARMSTRONG
AND WEST CENTRAL CLARION COUNTIES…

At 301 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles southwest of Knox, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

This dangerous storm will be near… Knox around 315 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Emlenton, Foxburg, Parker, St. Petersburg, Shippenville, Callensburg, Sligo. and Eau Claire.

This includes Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 42 and 64.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Please report severe weather by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.