The Pittsburgh area is expected to hold onto warm, dry conditions as we move into the week, with only minor chances for showers and thunderstorms showing up here and there, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. With high pressure persisting, the immediate forecast looks to be mostly clear with light winds and a temperature range sitting comfortably above average.
Despite the likelihood of a dry spell, the National Weather Service hasn't completely ruled out the chance to witness some afternoon thunderstorm activity, especially on Monday. They highlight a "Marginal Risk for severe" storms, which, although on the lower end of the probability scale, could still bring enough to quickly interrupt an otherwise serene summer's day. The service notes that conditions are expected to quickly trend hotter, so better get your fans and ice packs ready as those numbers on the thermometer are about to spike even higher.
As the short-term outlook unfolds, today's calm is set to continue into the evening. For those with an eye on tomorrow, isolated thunderstorms might pop up Monday afternoon and evening amidst the heat. The Weather Service describes this rise in mercury as well above normal, a boilerplate for the season, it seems.
In terms of aviation, Pittsburgh can expect VFR conditions to remain dominant throughout the week, albeit with a watchful eye on potential shortwave-induced showers. Convection chances are slim but not entirely off the table, especially come Monday. For now, travelers and pilots alike are looking at clear skies with just the occasional cumulus interruption.
