Pittsburgh, PA – A developing tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico may bring rain to western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio this weekend. The system, potentially named Tropical Storm Francine, could reach the region after a brief Atlantic hurricane season hiatus.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the area has a 20-40% chance of seeing light rain. Most of the precipitation is expected to stay to the south and west, with models indicating the system’s heaviest rain will miss the region. The tropical system is unlikely to provide significant drought relief.
As the storm approaches, residents should monitor weather updates for any changes in its path. Forecasters expect better predictions in the coming days, once the storm nears the coast. The system is not expected to deliver major impacts to the region but may cause some rain disruptions this weekend.
