Pittsburgh is starting Friday in fog and mist, with temperatures near 70 degrees and visibility reduced to roughly 2 miles in some areas. The murky morning is only the opening act, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop through the day. Friday’s high should reach about 85 degrees.
Storm Chances Build Through Friday Afternoon
Patchy fog should linger before 7 a.m., followed by isolated showers and storms early in the morning. Storm coverage is expected to increase from late morning into the afternoon, when the chance of rain rises to around 70%, and brief heavy downpours could quickly make roads slick.
Gusty winds are possible in the stronger storms, and locally heavy rain could cause isolated flash flooding. South winds will run around 2 to 8 mph, shifting southwest as the day goes on, while new rainfall totals could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
Storms Linger Friday Night And Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible Friday night, with a low near 69 degrees and another 70% chance of precipitation. Some storms could continue into early Saturday, followed by isolated showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon as temperatures again climb to about 85 degrees.
Saturday night brings another round of scattered storms and a 60% chance of rain. Anyone with outdoor plans should keep an eye on changing skies, especially if thunder develops, and be prepared for sudden downpours and gusty winds.
Sunny Sunday Offers A Brief Break
Sunday is the clear exception in an otherwise unsettled stretch, with sunny skies, a high near 86 degrees and only a small chance of rain. Shower and thunderstorm chances return Monday and remain elevated through Thursday, with highs ranging from the upper 80s early in the week to the low 80s by Wednesday and Thursday.
The supplied forecast lists no active watches, warnings, or advisories for the Pittsburgh area. Still, the repeated storm chances mean wet roads, lightning, and short bursts of heavy rain could remain part of the daily forecast into next week.
