PITTSBURGH, PA – A warm, sunny Friday is shaping up to be the standout day of the week in Pittsburgh, with low humidity and a high near 90°F before weekend heat and storm chances set in. The day offers a rare August mix of summer warmth without the oppressive humidity that often drives residents indoors.
According to the National Weather Service, skies will stay mostly clear Friday with calm winds, making it an ideal day for outdoor activities, errands, or last-minute summer events before the pace changes. Temperatures will rise steadily through midday, but light breezes will help keep conditions comfortable for those spending time outside.
Saturday will bring hotter air, with highs near 91°F, and Sunday introduces a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms—possibly affecting outdoor gatherings, sports, and travel. Residents are advised to enjoy Friday’s comfortable stretch before the shift to hotter and more unstable weather.
While Monday looks mostly sunny, scattered storm chances return Tuesday and Wednesday, signaling a more unsettled trend next week.
Five Day Pittsburgh, PA Forecast:
- Friday: Sunny and hot. High 90°F, low 68°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and hot. High 91°F, low 69°F.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High 92°F, low 68°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny. High 91°F, low 68°F.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High 89°F, low 68°F.
