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Pitt E.N.S. Alert: Police have cleared Posvar Hall. The building has been reopened, resume normal activities. pi.tt/emergency
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Pitt E.N.S. Alert: There is a large police presence at South Bouquet and Roberto Clemente Drive.. Avoid the area. pi.tt/emergency
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Pitt E.N.S. TEST: The test of the emergency notification system for the Pittsburgh campus is now concluded. Download the PittSAFE app at pi.tt/PittSAFE

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Pitt E.N.S. TEST: This is a test of the emergency notification system for the Pittsburgh campus. For more safety resources, download PittSAFE at pi.tt/PittSAFE

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Indiana PA, New Kensington PA and Lower Burrell PA until 1:00 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Indiana PA, New Kensington PA and Lower Burrell PA. This warning is for Northeastern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania, Southeastern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania and Central Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and no hail expected. There are 190,907 people in the warning along with 65 schools and 4 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Indiana PA, New Kensington PA and Lower Burrell PA. This warning is for Northeastern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania, Southeastern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania and Central Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and no hail expected. There are 190,907 people in the warning along with 65 schools and 4 hospitals.

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Traffic Advisory Update: Expect WB lane restrictions on I376 as a result of this accident until emergency personnel clear the scene. Use caution, allow extra time for travel, or use alternate routes.
Pitt Police@PittPoliceOct 16
Traffic Advisory: Use caution in the area of Bates St and I376 ramps due to a traffic accident and vehicle fire. Emergency personnel responding. Use alternate routes.
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Traffic Advisory: Use caution in the area of Bates St and I376 ramps due to a traffic accident and vehicle fire. Emergency personnel responding. Use alternate routes.
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A new on-campus crime alert has been issued by Pitt Police, Pittsburgh campus: pi.tt/crimealerts
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As a cold front sinks across our area this afternoon, additional showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead. The best chance of damaging wind gusts lies south of I-70, but it cannot be ruled out as far north as Pittsburgh. Downpours and lightning are also threats.
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10/10/2026 is a Code Orange Air Quality Alert day. Code Orange Alert means the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups but generally safe for healthy adults.
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Atwood Street is now reopened.
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Atwood Street at Bates Street is closed due to smoke inside a residence. Fire is on scene investigating. Please use an alternate route.
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The traffic lights on Fifth Avenue at Atwood Street and Bouquet Street are out . Duquesne light is on scene for repair. Please find an alternate route and allow extra time for travel.
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The traffic accident has been cleared on Fifth Avenue at Lytton Avenue. Traffic is back to normal.
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Traffic is backed up on Fifth Avenue at Lytton Avenue due to a traffic accident. Please find an alternate route or allow extra time for travel.
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7:15 PM: Storms have not been overly impressive thus far this afternoon, but we've had a few warnings and statements across western PA. The most concerning part of the line will be moving in from eastern Ohio and into the Pittsburgh region over the next 60 - 90 minutes. Watch for locally strong winds and heavy rainfall.
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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburghSep 9
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 11 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 665 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph possible. There are 6,454,359 people in the watch along with 2283 schools and 148 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 665 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph possible. There are 6,454,359 people in the watch along with 2283 schools and 148 hospitals.

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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburghSep 4
Additional rounds of thunderstorms will be possible Friday and Friday night, continuing the threats for damaging wind gusts, hail, and localized flash flooding in heavy downpours.
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Significant rainfall from the severe thunderstorm has created flooding conditions and brought down trees and power lines in several areas of the city. Public Safety is standing up all of its assets in the event of high water rescues if needed. Motorists please avoid flooded roads - it only takes 12 inches of rushing water to carry away cars, double that amount, 24 inches, for trucks and SUVs. It is NEVER safe to walk or drive into flood waters. Please heed all road barriers as they are there for your safety. Turn around, don't drown!
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Bates at the Blvd of Allies is now reopened.
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