Pittsburgh started Wednesday under cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s and plenty of humidity, setting up another sticky summer day. Patchy fog could linger before 8 a.m., then temperatures should climb toward a high near 83 degrees as clouds hold on.
Afternoon Storms Stay Spotty
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh expects only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Southwest winds should stay light at 1 to 8 mph, so the bigger issue will be muggy air rather than a windy afternoon.
Storm chances increase Wednesday night to 50%, with a low around 68 and mostly cloudy skies. The flood threat is lower today, but isolated stronger storms could still produce damaging wind or hail, especially north of Pittsburgh during the afternoon and evening; no watches, warnings, or advisories are listed in the current forecast.
Thursday Through Sunday Looks Unsettled
Thursday brings another high near 84 with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, rising to 60% Thursday night. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday before 2 p.m., with another high around 84 and a 60% chance of rain.
Saturday currently looks like the best outdoor window, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 84. Sunday turns hotter at around 87, but showers and thunderstorms become likely by afternoon and remain likely Sunday night.
The pattern eases somewhat Monday, when a few showers may linger before a high near 83, followed by a mostly sunny Tuesday near 81 after some morning fog. For now, Saturday is the safest bet for extended outdoor plans, while anyone heading out Wednesday through Friday should keep an eye on the sky for a quick downpour or thunderstorm.
