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Chilly Start, Warmer by the Afternoon
Temperatures and humidity start to climb. Thursday is an Impact Day with more rain and storms on tap. Chilly Start, Warmer Afternoon A chilly start this morning with low temps in the low 50's. The cold snap is short lived as temperatures will be back in the low 80s this afternoon with plenty of sunshine. Impact Days Mid-Week Dry today and dry through most of the day on Wednesday but we can't rule out a few showers and storms trying to develop with a stationary front hanging out in our region.
Temperatures Climb; Impact Day Thursday with Rain
next rain chance begins late Wednesday night followed by an Impact Day with rain on Thursday. More sunshine + warming temperatures Summer isn't over just yet. We are tracking rising heat and humidity through mid-week. Temperatures will peak in the mid 80s on Wednesday with feels like temperatures closer to 90 degrees. Impact Day - Thursday A cold front will drop in late Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunny Through Midweek; Impact Day Thursday
Sunny Through Midweek; Impact Day Thursday
Sunshine Takes Over Western PA
Sunshine Takes Over Western PA
One more round of storms for Western Pennsylvania before a dry, comfortable Labor Day weekend
Western Pennsylvania faces one more round of strong storms today. Then comes a big weather change just in time for Labor Day weekend.
Another Round of Storms
Severe Weather Alert Day: Another Round of Storms
Heat advisory tops 100 degrees as strong thunderstorms threaten Pittsburgh area
Severe Weather Alert Day today with hot and humid conditions plus the risk for severe thunderstorms. Friday is an Impact Day for more storm chances, especially before noon. Severe Thunderstorm Warning A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the following Western Pa. counties until 8 a.m.: Allegheny County, Westmoreland County, Armstrong County and Indiana County.
Another Round of Storms, Dangerous Heat & Humidity
Severe Weather Alert Day today with hot and humid conditions plus the risk for severe thunderstorms. Friday is an Impact Day for more storm chances, especially before noon. Severe Weather Alert Day The best chance for strong thunderstorms will be today. A few waves of showers and storms will move across the region. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms making it a Severe Weather Alert Day. Severe weather is possible with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy downpours.
What to expect across Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH - Severe Weather Alert Days today and tomorrow with hot and humid conditions plus the risk for severe thunderstorms. Friday is an Impact Day for more storm chances. Severe Weather Alert Days The best chance for strong thunderstorms will stretch between late today and Thursday. We can't rule out some storms this morning, but when we add in the daytime heating and humidity, the afternoon will be prime for severe thunderstorms.
Hot, Humid, Isolated Storms
Severe Weather Alert Days today and tomorrow with hot and humid conditions plus the risk for severe thunderstorms. Friday is an Impact Day for more storm chances. Severe Weather Alert Days The best chance for strong thunderstorms will stretch between late today and Thursday. We can't rule out some storms this morning, but when we add in the daytime heating and humidity, the afternoon will be prime for severe thunderstorms.
Western Pennsylvania heat, humidity set stage for severe storms with damaging winds and large hail
PITTSBURGH - An active pattern is developing for the early days of September with rising heat and humidity, plus daily chances for showers or storms. Today is an Impact Day with the heat and humidity on the rise. Wednesday & Thursday are Severe Weather Alert Day for scattered storms. Impact Day for heat & humidity - Tuesday The air gets hotter and heavier through mid-week. The combination of highs near 90 degrees and very humid air will make it feel like the mid 90s, Tuesday. It is an Impact Day.
Heat, Humidity & Storms fire off Impact and Alert Days for Western PA
An active pattern is developing for the early days of September with rising heat and humidity, plus daily chances for showers or storms. Today is an Impact Day with the heat and humidity on the rise. Wednesday & Thursday are Severe Weather Alert Day for scattered storms. Impact Day for heat & humidity - Tuesday The air gets hotter and heavier through mid-week. The combination of highs near 90 degrees and very humid air will make it feel like the mid 90s, Tuesday. It is an Impact Day.
Isolated Shower Chances; Heat Cranks Up Mid Week
Isolated Shower Chances; Heat Cranks Up Mid Week
Great Night for Football; Dry Weekend Ahead
Great Night for Football; Dry Weekend Ahead
Isolated Showers and Storm Today; Dry Weekend Ahead
Isolated showers on Thursday as a cold front passes. We will be dry on Friday and through the weekend. We reach 90° next week. Rain and isolated storm chances approach on Thursday. Most of the region will remain dry but if a storm does develop it could have stronger wind gusts and small hail. The coverage is not that impressive and will be in the isolated to scattered range.
Patchy AM Fog; Dry and Warm Afternoon
Patchy AM Fog; Dry and Warm Afternoon
A Perfect Day for Back to School
A Perfect Day for Back to School
Cool and Dry for Back to School
Cool and Dry for Back to School
Isolated Showers Today; Impact Day Sunday
Isolated Showers Today; Impact Day Sunday
Dry and Muggy; Showers to Finish the Week
Dry and Muggy; Showers to Finish the Week
A Break from the Heavy Downpours
Activity will trend more isolated in coverage through Thursday. A shower or storm could still be in the mix if you are going to the Steelers preseason game. A Break from Heavy Downpours Flood watches have been cancelled around the region and a bit more on the dry side today. Can't rule out some peaks of sunshine this afternoon but more clouds than sun expected. Showers, isolated storms are still possible late afternoon/evening and into the overnight, but the bulk of the region will remain dry.
Rounds of rain to soak western Pennsylvania before weekend
Today is another Severe Weather Alert Day with additional flooding rains in the forecast. Days of thunderstorms and heavy rain Another one to two inches of rain will fall area-wide through Wednesday evening. Flooding and severe weather threats will be on display. Today is another Severe Weather Alert Day; Wednesday and Thursday are Impact Days with a decrease in the coverage of heavy rain and storms. Alert & Impact Days Another line of storms passes this morning, with isolated flash flooding.
Rounds of Rain, Flash Flooding Possible
Today is another Severe Weather Alert Day with additional flooding rains in the forecast. Days of thunderstorms and heavy rain Another one to two inches of rain will fall area-wide through Wednesday evening. Flooding and severe weather threats will be on display. Today is another Severe Weather Alert Day; Wednesday and Thursday are Impact Days with a decrease in the coverage of heavy rain and storms.
Strong to Severe Storms for Western PA
Days of heavy rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast through Thursday. Days of thunderstorms and heavy rain One to two inches of rain will fall, area wide, through Wednesday evening. Locally higher amounts up to four inches are possible. Flooding and severe weather threats will be on display. Monday & Tuesday are Severe Weather Alert Days; Wednesday is an Impact Day with the potential to be upgraded. Alert & Impact Days Another week with rounds of heavy rain and severe storms.
Slow-moving rain and storms could spark flash flooding this evening across Western Pennsylvania
It won't be a total washout, but pockets of heavy rain and slow-moving storms could bring flash flooding today. The weekend looks mostly drier.
Sct'd Rain & Storms, Heavy Rain Possible
Impact Day: Sct'd Rain & Storms, Heavy Rain Possible
Impact Days to Finish the Week
Impact Days to Finish the Week
Storm alerts in place for parts of Western Pa. Wednesday
Muggy and warm today and through the weekend with unsettled conditions around for the next few days. WATCH 7 P.M. WEATHER REPORT IN PLAYFINDER ABOVE Flash Flood Warning A Flash Flood Warning is currently in place for parts of Western Pennsylvania Wednesday evening. Parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Washington counties are under the warning until 10 p.m. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Pop Up Showers and Storms for Western PA
Pop Up Showers and Storms for Western PA
Sunglasses Needed Today for Western PA
Our break from unsettled weather continues today. Showers and a few afternoon storms return to the picture Wednesday afternoon. The coverage of unsettled weather ramps up Thursday and Friday, prompting Impact Day. Sunny Tuesday Tomorrow is the pick pool day of the week - sunshine rules with more heat and humidity. Make the most of the day for your summer favorites. It will also be the last completely dry day until late this weekend.
Drying Out to Kick Off the Work Week
Drying Out to Kick Off the Work Week
Storms slowly approach Western Pennsylvania
Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rains will move into the Pittsburgh area Tuesday morning. Storm Potential: Tuesday Morning Storms have stalled over Ohio with the timeline for showers pushing later into the morning. We continue to monitor a larger cluster of rain and storms. Strong winds and downpours are possible through Tuesday morning.
Western Pennsylvania faces strong storms and flash flooding overnight
A Severe Weather Alert is in effect tonight into Tuesday as strong storms could bring damaging winds, torrential rain and flash flooding.
Tonight into Tuesday AM for Western PA
Alert Days: Tonight into Tuesday AM for Western PA
Shower Chances Return for Western PA
Shower Chances Return for Western PA
Heat and Humidity Return for the Weekend
Heat and Humidity Return for the Weekend
Quiet Finish to the Week
Thanks Ava. Right now all is calm and quiet. That's going to be the trend over the next few days. Cooler for us today. Humidity will continue to drop this morning. We do have that cloud deck pretty thick right now, but the clouds will continue to decrease, so we will get some sunshine mixing in. Mostly sunny skies on Thursday. *** bit warmer for us on Friday.
Western Pennsylvania braces for severe thunderstorms, flooding & possible tornadoes
6:17 is *** severe weather alert day for us today. Strong to severe thunderstorms developing this afternoon as early as 1 o'clock. We will have two waves moving through. We're looking at damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding being the biggest storm threats for us right now.
Severe Storms this Afternoon and Evening
Isolated showers pass this morning but all eyes on the afternoon and early evening with severe storms developing. Today is a Severe Weather Alert Day.Severe Weather Alert Day Today is a Severe Weather Alert Day with the threat for strong to severe thunderstorms. Two rounds are expected today with the strongest line of storms approaching around 1pm- 5pm.
Strong to Severe Thunderstorms
A quiet start to the week until more rain and severe storms arrive Tuesday, which is a Severe Weather Alert Day.Wildfire Smoke Returns The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for most of western PA. "Impulses" of more smoke will deteriorate air quality, turning unhealthy of sensitive groups. Limit or avoid strenuous activities.Severe Weather Alert Day TuesdayTuesday is a Severe Weather Alert Day with the threat for severe weather.
Alert Day: Dangerous Air Quality
Alert Day: Dangerous Air QualityHazy skies will increase as smoke from wildfires in western Ontario, Canada filter into our region. The smoke will start to thicken late this morning and continue to get worse through the day. The concern for the intensity of the smoke could allow for it to reach the ground. This would cause breathing problems for those who are sensitive to pollutants and have other underlying health concerns, like asthma.
Feels Like Temps in the Triple Digits
The heat and humidity stick around through the week as highs reach the lower to middle 90s and it will feel like it is almost 100 degrees. We will see relief from the heat when rain returns this weekend.High Heat & Humidity - Impact DaysOur dry stretch continues, but it comes with dangerous heat. Impact days remain through Thursday. Highs will warm back in the 90s in the afternoons through the week.
Hot & Humid for Western PA
High Heat & Humidity - This WeekAlthough our dry stretch continues it comes with dangerous heat. Today through Thursday will be Impact Days. Highs will warm back in the 90's by the afternoon and stay with us through the week. Wednesday should be the hottest and most humid day where it will feel like we are in the low 100s. Storm Chances Return for the WeekendThe good news is the heat, and humidity will be short lived as highs start dropping as we approach the weekend.
Hot & Humid to Kick Off the Work Week
Heat and Humidity This WeekOur dry stretch with sunshine will continue through the week with temperatures heating up! Highs will warm back to the 90's by Tuesday and staying with us through mid week. Wednesday should be the hottest and most humid day where it will feel like we are close to 100 degrees. Wednesday is an impact day.The good news is the heat, and humidity will be short lived as highs start dropping as we approach the weekend.
90s Return to Pittsburgh this Week
Areas of patchy fog, mainly south of I70 this morning While a stray shower can't be ruled out, we should now enter a dry spell that will take us through most of the upcoming week.Increasing Heat and HumidityOur dry stretch with sunshine will continue through next week, but the heat cranks up! Highs will warm back to 90 by Tuesday with us staying there on Wednesday.
Isolated Shower Today, Sunny Sunday Ahead
Areas of patchy fog to kick off your Saturday morning and a few showers can't be ruled out this afternoon.Saturday: Isolated ShowersPatchy fog in some spots this morning will impact some early morning errands. Clouds linger through the day and unfortunately there is still a risk for a pop-up shower or non-severe thunderstorm this afternoon.
Western Pennsylvania under flood watch as heavy rain and storms come through
All of Western Pennsylvania is under a Flood Watch until 10 p.m. with heavy rain expected through the area. Multiple counties are currently in a Flash Flood Warning.
Rain Returns this Afternoon, Flood Watch
Rain and storms return today. We also stay on the muggy side with humidity gradually dropping over the weekend.Impact Day - Scattered Storms, Flood WatchRain and storms returning today.A few showers passing this morning, but the bulk of the scattered rain and storms returns this afternoon and evening. Storms will produce heavy rainfall and some gusty winds. Rain should come to an end as we get close to sunset.
Scattered Rain and Storms to Finish the Week in Western PA
Humidity levels remain elevated and continues to plague us. Humidity will gradually drop over the weekend, after we see a few days of rain and storm chances. The wettest day this week will be Friday.Isolated Storms TodayWe can't rule out isolated showers and storms today, especially through the early afternoon.
Warm and Humid, Stray Shower Chances Linger for Western PA
Humidity levels remain elevated and continues to plague us. Humidity will gradually drop over the weekend. Dry Wednesday with rain chances to finish out the week. almost daily rain chances.Stray Shower TodayMost will remain rain free today with highs in the middle 80s and only a stray shower possible as we should keep a lid on any storm chances through the day.
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