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Clear morning gives way to showers and thunderstorms Saturday, April 25. Expect wet windows midday and allow extra time for Draft travel.
Mostly cloudy and about 61°F this morning; highs near 83°F Friday with storms likely Friday night into Saturday.
The American Lung Association’s 2026 State of the Air gives Allegheny County failing grades across ozone and particle measures; the Pittsburgh metro ranks high for soot.
Sunny, warm Thursday in Pittsburgh with highs near 78°F. Storm chances increase Friday night into Saturday — plan accordingly.
Ten nearly century-old fuel tanks were found under a Harrison Township Stop'n Shop after a gasoline smell prompted testing; DEP says some tanks appear to be leaking and cleanup is underway.
Rain and isolated storms this morning with highs near 74. A warm stretch builds late week, with more showers likely Saturday.
Pittsburgh wakes to a freeze Tuesday morning; sun and a quick warmup to about 68°F follow, with storms likely late tonight.
Near‑freezing morning with a Frost Advisory through 10 a.m.; a Freeze Warning returns late tonight. Cover tender plants and watch overnight temperatures.
Rain and fog Sunday morning with gusty winds. Freeze Warning early Monday — cover plants and expect a midweek warm‑up.
Warm start flips to likely strong storms after 2 p.m., with gusts up to 35 mph and a sharp cool‑down overnight.
Warm Friday gives way to likely thunderstorms Saturday; NWS flags damaging winds and an isolated tornado risk. Temperatures plunge Sunday into Monday.
Warm Thursday with highs near 84°F, then a window of storms late afternoon into the evening with gusty winds. A stronger front Saturday brings a sharp cool down.
The Army Corps has started excavation at the 44‑acre SLDA near Apollo; crews will remove buried radioactive waste and ship sealed containers off site in a heavily monitored, multiyear cleanup.
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