Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderstorms are expected to track from eastern Ohio into western Pennsylvania late Friday night, with the heaviest impacts likely between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, storms are most likely to arrive in Zanesville, Ohio, between 10 and 11 p.m., pushing east into New Philadelphia and Wheeling by midnight. The storm line is forecast to reach the Pennsylvania border shortly after, impacting Mercer, Beaver, and Pittsburgh between midnight and 1 a.m.
The timing suggests a fast-moving storm system crossing state lines during the overnight hours. While the primary threat window is narrow, residents across the region should stay alert, as severe conditions like strong winds and heavy rain may develop quickly. Storm arrival times could shift depending on how the northern edge of the system evolves.
Residents in cities like Wheeling, New Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh should secure outdoor items and have weather alerts enabled before heading to bed. Travel overnight may become hazardous, particularly along I-70 and I-376.
Watches or warnings may still be issued, and the storm threat could extend later than currently projected—stay weather-aware into early Friday.
