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The official Twitter account for the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, serving the Pitt community. Not monitored 24/7. Call 412-624-2121 or 911.

Joined April 2012
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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburgh
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 9 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 333 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 16,030,707 people in the watch along with 5218 schools and 337 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 333 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 16,030,707 people in the watch along with 5218 schools and 337 hospitals.

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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburgh
Jun 11
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 8 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 312 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 8:00 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 ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph likely. There are 5,942,779 people in the watch along with 2023 schools and 161 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 312 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 8:00 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 ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 65 mph likely. There are 5,942,779 people in the watch along with 2023 schools and 161 hospitals.

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North Bouquet Street at O’Hara Street is now open.
Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu
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North Bouquet Street at O’Hara Street is closed due to a water main break. PWSA is on scene for repair work . Please find an alternate route or allow extra time for travel.
Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu
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Pitt Police retweeted
NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburgh
Jun 6
Little change in the forecast for strong to severe storms this afternoon/evening. The primary threat is damaging wind & large hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. There is still some uncertainty in the exact timing at specific locations as 1-2 rounds move through.
Image: Severe Thunderstorm Onset Timing

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Image: Today's Severe Weather Potential

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Fifth Avenue between Thackeray Avenue and University Place will be reduced to one lane from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday , June 6th due to a crane being staged near the area. Please allow extra time for travel.
Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu
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South Bouquet Street at Roberto Clemente Drive and Sennott Street will be blocked off due to a water main break . PWSA is on scene . Please find an alternate route and allow extra time for travel.
Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu
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An off-campus crime alert has been issued by the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, Pittsburgh campus: pi.tt/crimealerts
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An off-campus crime alert has been issued by the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, Pittsburgh campus: pi.tt/crimealerts
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Chevron Science Center is back to normal operations. All floors are open.
Blue graphic with a yellow banner. University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch on left-hand side. Text reads: Advisory Update. safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with a yellow banner. University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch on left-hand side. Text reads: Advisory Update. safety.pitt.edu
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Chevron Science Center is closed for the next several hours due to a chemical spill.
Blue graphic with a yellow banner. University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch on left-hand side. Text reads: Advisory Update. safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with a yellow banner. University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch on left-hand side. Text reads: Advisory Update. safety.pitt.edu
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Chevron Science Center 5th floor is closed until further notice.
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Police have cleared the area near the 3800 block of Bigelow Boulevard.
Blue graphic with yellow banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with yellow banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu
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There is a large police presence near the 3800 Block of Bigelow Boulevard. Stay clear of the area. Visit pi.tt/emergency for updates.
Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads: Advisory. Safety.pitt.edu

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The traffic incident near Bigelow and North Craig was cleared.
Pitt Police@PittPolice
May 22
Limited traffic flow in the area of Bigelow Blvd near North Craig Street. Follow the instructions of emergency personnel on scene. Use an alternate route or allow extra time for travel.
Blue graphic with yellow banner and UPPD patch text reads advisory update safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with yellow banner and UPPD patch text reads advisory update safety.pitt.edu
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Limited traffic flow in the area of Bigelow Blvd near North Craig Street. Follow the instructions of emergency personnel on scene. Use an alternate route or allow extra time for travel.
Blue graphic with yellow banner and UPPD patch text reads advisory update safety.pitt.edu

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Bigelow Blvd at North Craig Street is closed due to a motor vehicle accident. Emergency personnel on scene. Avoid the area.
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South Bouquet Street at Bates Street is now open. The traffic accident has been cleared .
Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads :Advisory . Safety.pitt.edu

ALT Blue graphic with orange banner and University of Pittsburgh Police Department patch. Text reads :Advisory . Safety.pitt.edu
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South Bouquet Street at Bates Street is blocked off due to a traffic accident . Please found an alternate route.
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An off-campus crime alert has been issued by the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, Pittsburgh campus: pi.tt/crimealerts
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