The weather in Pittsburgh today is expected to see a mix of conditions, starting with sunshine but potentially ending with showers and thunderstorms. According to the forecast from the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm, with highs in the low 80s. Winds coming from the southwest could reach speeds of 9 to 16 mph, with gusts of up to 28 mph, signaling a turbulent turn in the day as the chance of precipitation rises to 30%.
As the city moves into the evening, the likelihood of precipitation jumps substantially to 80%. The National Weather Service forecast notes that residents can expect showers and thunderstorms before midnight, followed by a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2 a.m. Some of these storms may also produce heavy rainfall, and as the wind shifts northwest after midnight, gusts could continue to reach speeds of up to 23 mph. Overnight, temperatures are expected to drop to around 50 degrees, with new precipitation amounts ranging between a quarter and half an inch.
Wednesday is expected to bring a respite from the tumult, with the forecast calling for mostly sunny skies and more moderate highs in the mid-70s. Early morning winds from the north will be light, becoming calm as the day progresses. However, the threat of rain is not entirely gone, as there is a slight chance of showers after 2 am, although the chance of precipitation remains low at 20%.
Continuing through the week, Thursday has the potential for Pittsburgh to experience more showers and thunderstorms. The pattern appears set to disrupt the calm, with the NWS forecasting a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 pm, followed by showers between 2 pm and 5 pm, and then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 pm. The day's high could reach 81 degrees, with winds shifting from the southeast to the south throughout the morning. Chances for precipitation increase to 80%, with rainfall amounts expected to remain less than a tenth of an inch, except in thunderstorms, where higher amounts are possible.
The wet weather is expected to persist into the weekend, with Friday showing an 80% chance of showers, particularly after 8 a.m., and highs in the mid-70s. Showers are likely, mainly before 2 am, is the forecast for Friday night, with the temperature dropping to about 51. The unsettled pattern is expected to continue with varying chances of showers until Sunday, when the sun is forecasted to make a lasting appearance, offering a clear day with highs in the upper 60s. The start of the next workweek is expected to maintain the sunny trend, with Monday's forecast promising sunshine and highs in the low 70s, according to the National Weather Service. Residents of Pittsburgh should stay prepared for a potential mix of conditions, especially during the transition from April to May.
