Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Sunshine and calm winds will bring a picture-perfect Memorial Day across Pittsburgh with highs near 72°F, but don’t let the blue skies fool you — storms are brewing and set to move in by Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with an 80% chance of rainfall continuing into the night. Some storms could bring heavy rain, making conditions hazardous for travel, particularly along I-376 and I-79. Localized flooding and reduced visibility may affect the evening commute and overnight drivers.
Memorial Day itself will remain dry and warm, ideal for outdoor plans, with calm southeast winds shifting north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Monday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 51°F.
Tuesday will start partly sunny with a high near 70°F before storms push in. The heaviest rain is expected between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Wednesday. Rain continues through Wednesday with a high near 71°F, and another round of storms possible before 8 p.m.
By Thursday, a slight cooldown arrives. Highs stay in the mid-70s, with continued chances for scattered showers through Friday. Saturday is expected to be partly sunny with another chance of thunderstorms, continuing the unsettled summer-like pattern.
⚠️ What’s Next:
Stay weather-aware through Wednesday as updates may include flood advisories or severe thunderstorm warnings. Have alerts enabled, avoid low-lying roads, and check travel conditions if commuting on I-376 or I-79 during peak rain hours.
