The skies over Pittsburgh today began with a veil of clouds. Still, according to the National Weather Service, residents can expect gradual clearing with a high of approximately 51 degrees. Winds from the northwest will lightly toss around at 6 to 10 mph. "Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing," the NWS detailed, with a calm wind eventually becoming east at 5 to 7 mph as night falls. The low-temperature hovers around 38 degrees.
Come Wednesday, Pittsburghers should possibly prepare to grab their umbrellas. The chance of showers starts slightly but grows, with showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 pm. The mercury is set to rise to nearly 69 degrees under the watch of a southeast wind slated to quicken and gust as high as 28 mph. The risk of precipitation is pegged at 50%, with the National Weather Service adding, "New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms."
Wednesday night's forecast does not look much drier. Showers are likely and may bring thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Cloud cover will persist, and temperatures will drop to a low of around 60 degrees. The National Weather Service notes that the "Chance of precipitation is 70%," with new rainfall possibly reaching between one-tenth and a quarter of an inch, but thunderstorms could drive those amounts even higher.
Thursday's weather narrative continues with a high likelihood of wetness—showers and potentially a thunderstorm are forecast before 5 p.m., and then showers are predicted to be more probable. According to the National Weather Service, the high should reach near 73 degrees, with a chance of precipitation sitting at a definitive 90%. Pittsburgh could see new rainfall amounts tally between a quarter and a half of an inch as "Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph," winds whip through the region.
The NWS forecast can be accessed at the National Weather Service for the most current and detailed weather information.
