Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Expect summer’s heat to crank up across western Pennsylvania as Thursday brings a renewed risk of scattered thunderstorms and steamy temperatures for Pittsburgh. Residents should plan for showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with the potential for sudden downpours and gusty winds to slow the evening commute along I-376 and other key roadways.
According to the National Weather Service at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County Airport, isolated showers may start the day Thursday before the main round of scattered storms develops in the afternoon. Highs will reach a muggy 88°F, and while most rain amounts will be light, some thunderstorms could bring locally heavier bursts. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously on area highways as roads may quickly become slick during heavy rainfall.
Scattered storms will continue through early Thursday night before patchy fog develops, briefly reducing visibility for late-night drivers. By Friday, summer’s pattern sticks around with more fog possible in the morning, followed by a return to scattered thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Highs will again push 88°F, and storm chances remain in play through Friday night.
Looking ahead, Saturday offers a brief window of sunshine and heat, with highs spiking to 91°F in Pittsburgh. However, the risk for scattered afternoon storms returns by late Saturday and Saturday night. Sunday through Monday brings another stretch of unsettled weather, with more showers and thunderstorms likely—especially Sunday when rain chances peak at 70%.
Residents are advised to stay weather-aware, keep mobile devices charged, and avoid outdoor plans during peak storm hours. More updates are expected as the pattern evolves.
Five-Day Forecast (Thursday, July 10 – Monday, July 15):
Thursday: High 88°F — Isolated showers, then scattered T-storms after 2 p.m.
Friday: High 88°F — Areas of morning fog, then scattered T-storms after 2 p.m.
Saturday: High 91°F — Mostly sunny, then scattered afternoon T-storms.
Sunday: High 89°F — Scattered showers and T-storms likely, especially after 2 p.m.
Monday: High 89°F — Scattered showers, partly sunny.
