Pittsburgh is bracing for some dynamic weather over the next couple of days – and it's not all sunshine and calm skies. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh is forecasting scattered showers and possible thunderstorms later today. According to the latest weather report, these showers and storms are thanks to a disturbance passing through the area. By tonight and Thursday, though, things are set to heat up with the approach of a cold front, meaning more storms on the horizon.
Pittsburgh residents can expect "scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly through early afternoon," as reported by the National Weather Service. After the initial storms taper off, the city should see a warm-up, with temps hovering around 5 degrees above the average. But don't put your umbrellas away just yet. Another round of showers and storms could roll in Wednesday night, catalyzed by a prefrontal trough to our west. The uncertainty, however, lies in whether these storms will maintain their strength as they push eastward in the evening.
As Thursday rolls around, the anticipation of a cold front passage ramps up the prospect for yet more showers and thunderstorms. "The highest amount of uncertainty exists in how far east these storms will get Wednesday evening/overnight before outrunning the most favorable instability," stated the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, the Storm Prediction Center has included Pittsburgh in a "Marginal Risk" for severe storms, especially for Wednesday night. Residents should be vigilant as damaging winds are a significant concern, and there's even a potential for an isolated tornado.
As we step into the weekend, folks in Pittsburgh are in for a scorcher. High pressure is taking over, setting the stage for hot, dry weather. And it's not just your run-of-the-mill heat — we're talking excessive heat likely Sunday through Tuesday, with temperatures soaring to the lower to mid-90s. To cap it off, heat indices could climb past the century mark early next week, creating potentially dangerous conditions. Precipitable water will be on the downturn, signaling an end to the initially stormy scenario and the beginning of what looks like a sizzling stretch into the early part of next week.
For Pittsburgh travelers, here's the rundown on aviation from the National Weather Service: A potentially decaying MCS will approach the region after 02z overnight with uncertainty on its ability to maintain lightning/heavy rain/gusty wind potential. Most airports are expected to see improvements in VFR conditions by late Wednesday afternoon. The subsequent cold front on Thursday is slated to cause some disturbances for MGW/LBE, while Friday and into next week should feature clearer skies. For the latest information, always keep an eye out for weather advisories and plan accordingly.
