Pittsburgh starts Friday under clear skies, light winds and a comfortable morning around 61 degrees. Temperatures will climb quickly to a high near 87, but the calm opener will give way to clouds Saturday and a stormy second half of the weekend.
Sunny Friday, Cloudier Saturday
Friday should stay dry from morning through evening, with mostly sunny skies and a west wind around 2 mph. The National Weather Service expects dry weather to continue through at least early Saturday, when mostly cloudy skies and another high near 87 are on tap.
Friday night will be mild and mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Saturday's southeast breeze will remain light, ranging from 1 to 8 mph, so most daytime plans should avoid rain before the weather turns.
Storms Move In Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to arrive Saturday night, with an 80% chance of precipitation between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Rainfall could total a quarter to half an inch, and the low will only dip to around 69.
Sunday looks like the wettest day of the forecast, with showers and thunderstorms, a high near 81 and a 100% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals could reach three-quarters of an inch, with periods of locally heavy rain possible for outdoor events and travel.
Unsettled Weather Hangs Around Next Week
Monday should bring a partial break, with partly sunny skies, a high near 83 and only a slight chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Storm chances rise again Tuesday afternoon, when the high will reach about 85.
Daily shower and thunderstorm chances continue Wednesday and Thursday, with highs near 87 both days. No weather advisories are currently posted, but anyone making plans for Sunday should keep rain gear and a flexible schedule nearby.
