2 weeks Ago By Hannah Wilson
Pittsburgh residents may want to keep their umbrellas close at hand as the city braces for a wet week ahead. According to the National Weather Service's latest update, the forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms rolling through the area from today until next Tuesday.For today, the forecast anticipates showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 pm, followed by a chance of additional showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm.
With a brisk southeast wind gusting as high as 28 mph, the area should see high temperatures near 65 degrees. Precipitation chances stand at a notable 80%, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.The likelihood of showers persists tonight, with an increased chance of thunderstorms after 2 am.
Cloud cover will also thicken, and while temperatures will drop to around 60 degrees, winds from the south may reach up to 28 mph in gusts. New rainfall tonight could fall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with the risk of more significant amounts during thunderstorms.Wet weather is set to continue through the weekend, beginning with a 100% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm on Thursday.
High temperatures will hover near 72 degrees. The wind may be less vigorous compared to today, with southwest speeds around 13 to 15 mph. However, gusts might still reach 28 mph.
Forecasters suggest new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch, possibly during Thursday's downpours.Looking ahead to the weekend, the outlook sadly doesn't brighten up. Saturday's highs are expected to surge near 77 degrees, with a 90% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm after 8 am.
Conditions remain soggy into the nighttime, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 2 am. This rain pattern persists through Sunday, with a high probability of precipitation at 90%, maintaining the city's precipitation streak.For those hoping for dry spells, there might be some respite as we move into next week.
By Monday, there's a 30% chance of showers with partly sunny skies and a high near 52. As nighttime falls, temperatures could dip to around 30 degrees, accompanied by a slight chance of showers. Come Tuesday, the skies are forecasted to clear up, offering mostly sunny weather and temperatures reaching nearly 44 degrees in the Pittsburgh area.
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