Pittsburgh woke up Saturday under a gray, drippy blanket of fog and mist, with temperatures stuck in the mid-40s and visibility trimmed for the early commute. By later in the day, clouds are expected to lift, sunshine should poke through, and highs will climb into the low 60s before nightfall.
Sunday's Severe Threat
Sunday is poised to feel more like early summer than late March, with highs near 78°F across the region ahead of an approaching cold front. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, showers and thunderstorms are most likely after 2 p.m., and some storms could turn severe. Forecasters warn of damaging winds, isolated large hail and a low, but nonzero, risk for a tornado. Evening storms could drop roughly one-half to three-quarters of an inch of rain in spots, with heavier downpours at times.
Timing And Impacts
The main window for storms runs from mid-afternoon into Sunday evening lining up uncomfortably well with dinner plans and the tail end of weekend errands. Gusty winds and quick bursts of heavy rain could bring down tree limbs, trigger localized flooding in poor-drainage areas and cause brief power outages. By Monday, March 23, conditions should trend drier, but temperatures will take a sharp tumble, with a much cooler high near 48°F and a cold night dropping into the upper 20s.
What To Do
Charge phones ahead of time, secure loose yard furniture and have a simple safety plan if you will be outside Sunday afternoon or evening. If a severe-weather warning is issued, move indoors right away. Keep tabs on changing conditions, steer clear of flooded streets and be ready for short-term travel delays while storms move through.
For background on the broader warm-up and late-winter pattern, check out our earlier Hoodline coverage of warmer days ahead. This story will be updated if warnings are issued or conditions change.
