Pittsburgh woke Thursday to light rain and fog, with temperatures near 70 degrees and a soggy forecast that could bring up to an inch of rain. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to be most persistent through the morning, so the commute and any early outdoor plans may get the wettest version of the day.
Heavy Rain Eases Toward Midday
According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, rain should expand through the morning, with the heaviest downpours potentially arriving before noon and tapering to scattered showers by late afternoon. Northeast winds will stay light at 1 to 6 mph, and the high should reach about 77 degrees.
Localized flooding remains the main concern in parts of the region, especially where the ground is already saturated or drainage is poor. The point forecast for downtown Pittsburgh lists no active alert, but drivers should avoid water-covered roads and give any intense downpour extra room.
Friday Looks Brighter, Then Storm Chances Return
Friday should bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees, though a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives during the afternoon. Saturday will be warmer, near 82, but patchy morning fog and another round of storms could complicate outdoor plans.
Saturday night keeps a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, while Sunday cools to about 77 with more scattered storms possible. The weekend is not a total washout, but it is carrying a built-in backup plan for anyone scheduling patio time.
Sunny Start To Next Week
Monday looks like the clean break: sunny with a high near 77 and a low around 58 Monday night. Tuesday should be mostly sunny and warmer near 80, with only a slight chance of rain returning Wednesday afternoon.
