Pittsburgh is waking up to the kind of early-summer morning you wish you could put on repeat: clear, cool, and calm. It was 57°F at 5:40 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with sunny skies on tap and a high near 81°F expected later today. Light west winds and low humidity should make it an easy day to be outside before the weather pattern turns more unsettled later in the week.
Today and Tonight
Sun will dominate through the afternoon, with temperatures climbing to around 81°F and a light west breeze around 0–5 mph. It stays mostly quiet tonight, with a low near 59°F. A bit of river-valley steam fog could try to sneak in before sunrise, briefly trimming visibility in the usual low-lying spots, but most of the area should stay clear and dry.
Thursday Through Early Next Week
The quiet stretch does not last. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to return Thursday afternoon and continue into the weekend, with the first and most likely round coming Thursday afternoon and evening. Some of Thursday’s storms could turn strong, with damaging winds the main concern. Repeated rounds of storms Friday into Saturday could lead to locally heavy rainfall in areas that see training cells.
Looking ahead, forecasters are increasingly confident that a warm ridge will build over the region early next week. That setup is expected to push highs toward 90°F on Monday and into the low-to-mid 90s by Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Where to Get Help
If storms or heat catch you off guard, some basic steps still go a long way: keep rain gear handy, avoid strenuous outdoor work during the hottest part of the day, and check on neighbors who may be more vulnerable to heat or severe weather.
For information on cooling centers and county guidance during hot spells, you can call 211 or review resources from Allegheny County.
