Pittsburgh is waking up on the gray and chilly side, with a cool, cloudy start, steady rain, and a Flood Watch locked in through 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026. Temperatures are sitting in the mid-50s and are expected to top out near 64°F, while southeast winds ramp up through the day with gusts that could reach 25 to 30 mph.
Flood Watch Through Midday
Rain holds a strong chance through the morning and may come down hard at times before easing later in the day. Another 1 to 1.5 inches of rain is on the table in spots, which is enough to bump up the risk of creek and urban flooding. The Flood Watch for Allegheny and surrounding counties is in effect until 2 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Gusts And Thunderstorm Chances
After the steady morning soak, scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms are expected to redevelop this afternoon, and any storms that pop could briefly turn heavy. Local forecasts call for wind gusts near 30 mph, noting that the more persistent morning rain should wind down by mid-morning before spotty storms fire back up later in the day, as reported by WTAE.
Plan For Your Commute
Morning drives will likely be slower than usual, so build in extra time and keep an eye out for water pooling on low-lying roads and underpasses. If you come across standing water, turn around: 'Turn Around, Don't Drown'. It is also a good idea to secure or bring inside lightweight outdoor furniture before those stronger gusts kick in.
Weekend Outlook
Showers and a few thunderstorms stick around off and on into tonight, with lows settling in the mid-50s. Sunday is set to warm into the upper 70s with a chance for afternoon storms, and Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2026, looks milder overall with lower rain chances and highs climbing into the low 80s.
