Grab your umbrellas, Pittsburghers - rain is on the horizon. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh PA, shower and thunderstorm chances are ramping up today thanks to an incoming disturbance from the south. Don't expect a break in the clouds anytime soon, seasonable temperatures are slated to persist throughout the week.
Those morning showers aren't just a possibility - they're pretty much a done deal after the sun peeks out, says the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms could also pop up after lunch, mainly to the south and east of Pittsburgh. Before you get too worried about severe weather, though, current data points to a low likelihood of intense wind gusts or large hail, given the weak shear and modest DCAPE values.
Evening commuters might want to plan for extra time on the road. The probability of rainfall reaching half an inch on the ridges is between 60% to 80% as the day progresses. And while Pittsburgh proper could see some of that action, the real show is pegged for the Laurel Highlands and surrounding counties, where thunderstorms and heavier rain are more likely.
The weather's nocturnal performance isn't any less active - thunderstorm chances will diminish after 10 pm, but the potential for fog formation skyrockets early Tuesday morning. Visibility could drop so low in some areas that a Dense Fog Advisory might be on the table. And for those looking to the skies, VFR conditions should hold steady until the afternoon when those pesky mid-level clouds begin their descent.
By midweek, the thunderstorms will continue their encores through Thursday, as reported by the National Weather Service. Hopefully, from Friday onwards, the only showers will be those from your sprinklers, with a dry, sunny weekend ahead and temperatures creeping above average.
