{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.5457237db6bb53e4be3e69a1be4c773531a1ce22.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued July 4 at 7:05PM EDT until July 4 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-04","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.5457237db6bb53e4be3e69a1be4c773531a1ce22.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Pittsburgh PA"},"word_count":164,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued July 4 at 7:05PM EDT until July 4 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Fayette, PA; Washington, PA; Westmoreland, PA\n**Issued by:** NWS Pittsburgh PA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-04T19:05:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-04T19:05:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-04T21:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 705 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing\nheavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain\nhave fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Law enforcement reported.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nWashington, Monessen, California, Donora, Mount Pleasant,\nScottdale, Monongahela, Charleroi, West Newton, Bentleyville, East\nWashington, New Stanton, Perryopolis, North Belle Vernon, Wickerham\nManor-Fisher, Baidland, Calumet-Norvelt, North Charleroi and\nSpeers.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads."}