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Two Twisters Confirmed in Recent Storms
24 Jun
Summary
- Two tornadoes were confirmed in southwestern Pennsylvania and nearby states.
- One tornado south of Vanderbilt, Fayette County, had winds up to 90 mph.
- A second tornado east of Fairmont, WV, reached wind speeds of 80 mph.
Storms that swept through southwestern Pennsylvania and neighboring areas on Monday have resulted in the confirmation of two tornadoes. The National Weather Service conducted surveys, including aerial imagery, to verify the twisters' existence.
One confirmed tornado touched down south of Vanderbilt in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. This twister was classified as an EF-1, with its maximum wind gust reaching 90 mph. Another tornado was confirmed east of Fairmont, West Virginia, and was rated an EF-0, with maximum wind speeds recorded at 80 mph.
Further details regarding the precise paths and the extent of the damage caused by both tornadoes are anticipated to be released by the National Weather Service at a later time.
