Pennsylvania – Rain is already falling across Pittsburgh this morning, and conditions are set to intensify quickly as strong thunderstorms develop later today, bringing a risk for damaging winds and hail.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is in place through this evening, with damaging wind gusts and large hail as the primary threats . Rain chances climb to 90 percent, with storms likely after mid-afternoon as instability builds.
This system is part of a broader spring pattern stretching from the Ohio Valley into the Northeast, where waves of energy are fueling strong storms and heavy rainfall. While widespread severe weather is not guaranteed, any storm that strengthens could produce sudden impacts.
In Pittsburgh, expect deteriorating travel conditions along I-376, I-79, and Route 28 during the evening commute. Heavy rain may reduce visibility and create ponding on roadways. Lightning could also briefly halt outdoor activities and delay flights at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Showers and storms continue into tonight, with additional rainfall and lingering thunder possible before conditions begin to settle early Thursday. Temperatures remain mild near 66 degrees today before climbing into the low 80s Thursday ahead of another round of storms.
By Friday and into the weekend, conditions gradually improve with warmer temperatures and intervals of sun, though scattered storms remain possible at times.
Five Day Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 66
Thursday: Storms possible, warmer, high near 81
Friday: Chance of showers and storms, high near 81
Saturday: Chance of storms, high near 83
Sunday: Showers likely, cooler, high near 58
