Hawthorn Area Volunteer Fire Department - Station 560

09/03/2026

severe thunderstorm watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 3 at 3:03PM EDT until September 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Areas Affected

Belmont, OH; Carroll, OH; Columbiana, OH; Coshocton, OH; Guernsey, OH; Harrison, OH; Jefferson, OH; Monroe, OH; Muskingum, OH; Noble, OH; Tuscarawas, OH; Allegheny, PA; Armstrong, PA; Beaver, PA; Butler, PA; Clarion, PA; Fayette, PA; Forest, PA; Greene, PA; Indiana, PA; Jefferson, PA; Lawrence, PA; Mercer, PA; Venango, PA; Washington, PA; Westmoreland, PA; Brooke, WV; Hancock, WV; Marion, WV; Marshall, WV; Monongalia, WV; Ohio, WV; Preston, WV; Tucker, WV; Wetzel, WV

Details

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
649 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL OHIO

BELMONT CARROLL COLUMBIANA
COSHOCTON GUERNSEY HARRISON
JEFFERSON OH MONROE MUSKINGUM
NOBLE TUSCARAWAS

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

FOREST MERCER VENANGO

IN SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA

ALLEGHENY FAYETTE GREENE
WASHINGTON WESTMORELAND

IN WEST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

ARMSTRONG BUTLER CLARION
INDIANA JEFFERSON PA

IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

BEAVER LAWRENCE

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES

IN NORTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA

PRESTON TUCKER

IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

MARION MONONGALIA WETZEL

IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA

BROOKE HANCOCK MARSHALL
OHIO

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALIQUIPPA, AMBRIDGE, BEAVER FALLS,
BROOKVILLE, BUTLER, CADIZ, CALDWELL, CAMBRIDGE, CANONSBURG,
CARROLLTON, CLARION, COLUMBIANA, CONNELLSVILLE, COSHOCTON, DAVIS,
DOVER, EAST LIVERPOOL, ELLWOOD CITY, FAIRMONT, FOLLANSBEE,
FORD CITY, FRANKLIN, GREENSBURG, GROVE CITY, HERMITAGE, INDIANA,
KINGWOOD, KITTANNING, LATROBE, MARTINS FERRY, MASONTOWN, MONACA,
MORGANTOWN, MOUNDSVILLE, MURRYSVILLE, NEW CASTLE, NEW KENSINGTON,
NEW MARTINSVILLE, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OIL CITY, PARSONS,
PITTSBURGH METRO AREA, PUNXSUTAWNEY, SALEM, SHARON,
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, STEUBENVILLE, TERRA ALTA, THOMAS, TIONESTA,
UNIONTOWN, WASHINGTON, WAYNESBURG, WEIRTON, WELLSBURG, WHEELING,
WOODSFIELD, AND ZANESVILLE.

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09/03/2026

flood watch

Flood Watch issued September 3 at 11:15AM EDT until September 4 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Areas Affected

Mercer; Venango; Forest; Clarion; Jefferson

Details

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and western Pennsylvania, including
the following areas, in northwest Pennsylvania, Forest, Jefferson
PA, Mercer and Venango. In western Pennsylvania, Clarion.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Following multiple rounds of thunderstorms over the previous 24
to 36 hours, another cluster is expected Thursday afternoon and
evening that could produce heavy rain on an already saturated
ground that is susceptible to flash flooding. Hourly rates could
reach 1-2 inches per hour in the strongest storms.
-

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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09/03/2026

A busy day for the 560 crew. We would like to thank everyone for the help today at the structure fire. Everyone did an outstanding job with minimal damage. Thank you all.

09/02/2026

severe thunderstorm warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 5:53PM EDT until September 2 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Areas Affected

Clarion, PA; Jefferson, PA

Details

SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East Central Clarion County in west central Pennsylvania...
West Central Jefferson PA County in west central Pennsylvania...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 553 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Clarion,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Clarion, Strattanville, Summerville, Limestone, Shippenville and
Corsica.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.

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09/02/2026

Today the 560 crew along with Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association was called to assist with a landing zone for STAT MedEvac and clarion ems from a medical call. Great job to everyone involved.

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

severe thunderstorm warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 7:49AM EDT until September 2 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Areas Affected

Clarion, PA; Forest, PA; Venango, PA

Details

SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Forest County in northwestern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Venango County in northwestern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Clarion County in west central Pennsylvania...

* Until 845 AM EDT.

* At 749 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
24 miles north of Tionesta to 17 miles north of Sugarcreek, or
along a line from 28 miles northwest of Marienville to 19 miles
north of Oil City, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Marienville, Tionesta, Pleasantville, Kellettville, Leeper, West
Hickory, Starr, East Hickory, Cook Forest State Park and
Clarington.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

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09/02/2026

special weather statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 7:34AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Areas Affected

Mercer; Venango; Forest; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson; Armstrong; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana

Details

A line of thunderstorms will move southeast across the area this
morning. Some of the storms could be severe with damaging wind and
large hail. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. Stay up to
date on later forecasts and possible warnings.

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08/31/2026