FLUS41 KPBZ 160631 HWOPBZ Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 231 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029- 031-073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>514-170645- Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH- Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest- Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong- Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland- Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana- Higher Elevations of Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel- Marion-Monongalia- Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker- 231 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, with a lesser chance of large hail. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Saturday will bring another threat for severe thunderstorms as a strong cold front crosses the region. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. $$ CL