Pittsburgh, PA – Western Pennsylvania is in for a wet and potentially stormy weekend, with strong thunderstorms and heavy rain expected for Pittsburgh, Butler, and surrounding areas through Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a weakened weather boundary will keep the chance of showers and thunderstorms elevated through Saturday, followed by a powerful trough pushing in by Sunday and Monday.
Rain chances are expected to rise to 75% across cities like Butler, Dubois, and Wheeling starting Sunday afternoon, continuing into Monday, which increases the risk for isolated flooding and travel disruptions. Reduced visibility and ponding on roads like I-79, I-376, and Route 19 could make afternoon and evening commutes hazardous.
Key Safety Tips:
Prepare for Heavy Rain: Communities such as Latrobe, Zanesville, Oil City, and Washington are advised to prepare for heavy downpours, especially late Sunday through early Monday. Excessive rainfall could lead to localized flooding.
Secure Outdoor Belongings: Residents are urged to secure outdoor furniture, clear storm drains, and keep mobile devices charged in case of power outages.
Travel Alerts: Avoid driving through flooded roadways. Reduced visibility and wet roads will make travel challenging, especially during the storms’ peak.
The risk for strong storms and heavy rainfall will persist through Monday evening, and further advisories may be issued if conditions worsen. Residents should stay tuned for local updates.
Five-Day Forecast:
Friday: Spotty afternoon showers, isolated storms; 20–35% rain chance.
Saturday: Scattered thunderstorms, especially after 3 p.m.; 30–40% rain chance.
Sunday: Widespread showers and strong storms, 60–75% rain chance, possible flooding.
Monday: Continued showers, storms tapering late; 45–50% rain chance, strong winds possible.
Tuesday: Decreasing clouds, cooler and drier, 10–20% rain chance.
