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Steel City Soaks Up Sunny Sunday Before Thursday Storms Slam Back

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Published on August 23, 2026
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Pittsburgh is waking up to fog and mist Sunday, but the gray start should give way to a mostly sunny afternoon with a high near 75 degrees. Early area readings showed temperatures around 63 degrees, with west winds making the morning feel brisk before skies brighten.

Afternoon Winds Pick Up

West winds will run between 8 and 14 mph Sunday, with the strongest breeze arriving during the afternoon. Rain chances remain low overall, though a few brief showers could pop up, especially later Sunday night.

Sunday night will turn partly cloudy, with a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 2 a.m. Monday’s low is expected to settle near 57 degrees, followed by sunny skies and a high around 73.

Quiet Weather Through Midweek

According to the National Weather Service, high pressure will keep conditions dry and mostly clear through Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will rebound from the cooler start, reaching about 78 degrees Tuesday and 81 degrees Wednesday under mostly sunny skies.

Storm Chances Return Thursday

The next notable weather shift arrives Thursday, when temperatures climb near 83 degrees and showers and thunderstorms become possible after 2 p.m. A chance of storms continues into Thursday night, followed by a mostly sunny Friday with a slight chance of another shower or thunderstorm.

Saturday looks warmer and calmer, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the Pittsburgh area.