As Pittsburgh weathers yet another day of potential showers and thunderstorms, residents are bracing for a wet afternoon with a high reaching near the 80-degree mark. According to the National Weather Service, "Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm," indicating a strong possibility that umbrellas should be the accessory of the day. The south wind, picking up to 15 mph and gusting as high as 28 mph, only adds a blustery touch to the unsettled conditions.
The city won't get much reprieve tonight, as the weather forecast suggests a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9 pm. Nightfall will bring slightly calmer winds, southwest at 7 to 10 mph, and lower temperatures hovering around 51 degrees. For those planning evening activities, it may be wise to keep an eye on the sky, even though new precipitation amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, Pittsburgh can expect a break from the dampness with the weather taking a turn towards the sunny side. The National Weather Service predicts "Mostly sunny, with a high near 70," offering a respite from the pattern of precipitation. A westward wind at a mild 6 to 9 mph will provide a gentle backdrop to what should be a welcome change in the weather.
Tuesday night's partly cloudy skies are indicative of this brief interlude of calm, with a low around 47 degrees and a light, variable wind. These conditions should set the stage for a pleasant Wednesday, which promises sunny skies and temperatures rising to a comfortable 77 degrees. The absence of strong winds, with a calm wind becoming south around five mph in the afternoon, should make for an ideal midweek day.
Changes are on the horizon, however, as Thursday night ushers in a 30% chance of showers after 2 am. The forecast, available on the National Weather Service, also indicates a likely return of showers on Friday, particularly after 2 pm. Pittsburgh residents should thus prepare for another potentially wet end to the week, with a 70% chance of precipitation forecasted.
As the weekend approaches, the predictions remain unsettled, with Saturday showing a 60% likelihood of showers against the backdrop of partly sunny skies and a high of around 68 degrees. The variability continues into Saturday night, with a 30% chance of showers and a low around 43 degrees. Fortunately for outdoor enthusiasts, Sunday is forecast to bring mostly sunny skies with a high near 66, offering some degree of solace amidst a week characterized by sporadic rainfall.
