Friday morning, March 27, Pittsburgh woke up to a soggy start: light rain, low clouds, and patchy fog with temperatures parked in the low 40s. The steady rain is expected to taper from north to south through midmorning, but pockets of standing water and some isolated street flooding will linger. A brisk north wind will keep afternoon highs stuck around 51°F and make it feel a bit cooler than the thermometer suggests.
Flooding And The Morning Commute
A Flood Warning remains in effect for parts of the area through 7:15 a.m. Friday, March 27, after widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2.5 inches earlier in the week. According to the National Weather Service, rainfall rates have slowed, but locations south of I‑70 could still pick up an additional half‑inch before the rain finally pulls away. Drivers are urged to avoid plowing through standing water, use extra caution around underpasses and other low spots, and budget more time for the morning commute.
Afternoon Clearing, North Wind Kicks Up
Steady rain should wind down by late morning, with clouds breaking for at least partly sunny skies and north winds around 7 to 10 mph, with gusts near 20 to 25 mph. The high should reach about 51°F, so most afternoon outdoor plans look workable aside from damp ground and soggy parks. Wind gusts could feel stronger on bridges and exposed hilltops than they do in more sheltered neighborhoods, so expect an extra tug on the steering wheel in those spots.
Weekend And The Week Ahead
Saturday is shaping up mostly sunny but on the cool side, with a high near 46°F, while Sunday turns milder and pushes into the upper 50s as southwest flow returns. Rain chances move back in Monday into midweek alongside a sharper warmup, with highs potentially climbing into the 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday, along with rounds of light rain and a slight chance of thunder. For more background on the larger wet pattern mentioned earlier this month, see our March 2 late-night soak preview.
