Bloomfield, Pennsylvania – Scorching heat and dangerous storms are set to hit western Pennsylvania Friday, with conditions likely to disrupt afternoon travel across Allegheny County.
A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, with National Weather Service guidance showing heat indices peaking between 95 and 100°F in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. According to the NWS, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop by 2 p.m. and intensify between 4 and 6 p.m., bringing damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding, especially near urban corridors like I-376 and Route 28.
The strongest storms may hit during peak commute hours. Residents should avoid non-essential travel, stay hydrated, and keep cooling methods ready. Storms could continue into the weekend, posing risks again Saturday afternoon and evening.
Friday’s high will reach 90°F, followed by a muggy low near 71°F. Saturday will remain stormy, with additional showers possible into early Sunday. Though Sunday may begin drier, a renewed thunderstorm chance returns by evening. Monday remains unsettled, with heavy rain and storms likely throughout the day.
This prolonged active pattern may persist through midweek, with occasional breaks in rainfall but heat and humidity remaining high.
Five-Day Forecast for Bloomfield, PA
- Thursday, June 26: Partly cloudy, high 87°F. Chance of late-day storms.
- Friday, June 27: Hot and humid, high 90°F. Thunderstorms likely by afternoon. Heat advisory until 8 p.m.
- Saturday, June 28: Scattered thunderstorms, high 88°F. Showers possible into night.
- Sunday, June 29: Partly sunny early, storm chance returns late. High 88°F.
- Monday, June 30: Storms likely day and night. High near 91°F.
