Pittsburgh, PA – Western Pennsylvania is in for a wet and potentially stormy weekend as a cold front moves into the region, bringing multiple rounds of rain and possible thunderstorms.
According to the US National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, dry conditions will hold through Friday, but rain chances increase late Saturday and peak on Sunday, when strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible. Forecast models indicate a 75–90% chance of rain Sunday afternoon, with an Excessive Rainfall Risk in place for parts of the area.
Cities including Pittsburgh, Washington, Butler, and Wheeling could see locally heavy rain and gusty winds Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. Storms may linger into Monday morning before the front pushes east, bringing cooler, drier air to start next week.
Residents should stay alert for flooding or travel impacts Sunday, especially in low-lying or urban areas.
