Pittsburgh, Pa. – Rain returns to Western Pennsylvania Tuesday afternoon, bringing a 60% chance of showers and a surge in thunderstorms by Tuesday night. Roads like I-376 and I-79 could become slick by evening as precipitation ramps up to a 90% chance overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, showers may begin after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with thunderstorms developing into the evening. Southeast winds will increase to 11 mph, and some areas could see rainfall totals over a half-inch by early Wednesday. Motorists are urged to use caution during the evening commute and avoid flooded underpasses, especially near low-lying sections of Route 51 and the Monongahela River valley.
Thunderstorms continue into Wednesday, particularly after 2 p.m., with an 80% chance of rain. Conditions remain wet through Wednesday night before tapering off. The risk of localized flooding and traffic delays remains high through midweek.
On Thursday, showers may return by afternoon (30% chance), with partly sunny skies and a high of 74°F. Friday brings another storm chance (60%) and a high near 75°F, keeping outdoor plans in limbo through the end of the week.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Showers after 2 p.m. (60%); Thunderstorms by night (90%)
- Wednesday: Thunderstorms likely (80%)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, chance of afternoon showers (30%)
- Friday: More storms possible (60%)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, 40% chance of rain, high near 72°F
