Pittsburgh woke up in a cloud on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with thick fog sitting over the rivers, temperatures near 70°F and visibility knocked down along river valleys and on bridges. The haze should lift through mid-morning as the lower clouds mix out, but the early commute is likely to be slower than usual.
Morning Fog And The Commute
According to the National Weather Service, areas of fog are expected before 10 a.m., with conditions improving into mid-morning as the air mixes. The agency's forecast calls for a high near 86°F Tuesday and roughly a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Afternoon Scattered Storms
Scattered storms are most likely during the afternoon hours on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, roughly between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., and any slower moving cell could drop brief heavy rain and produce gusty winds. An earlier Flood Watch for Monday evening noted a Flood Watch for Monday evening; since then forecasters have trimmed expected coverage for Tuesday, lowering the odds of widespread flash flooding.
Late-Week Outlook
Forecasters say the pattern turns more unsettled Thursday into the weekend, with a series of shortwaves likely to bring periodic showers and a higher chance of stronger thunderstorms on Thursday. The National Weather Service highlights Thursday's system as the best candidate this week for severe storms and locally heavy rainfall, so keep an eye on updates.
If you're heading out this morning, give yourself extra time, use low beams in fog, and avoid driving through standing water. Keep a phone charged and radar alerts turned on if you have outdoor plans later today or this week.
