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Flooding remains a concern for Pittsburgh area after record-setting rainfall on Tuesday

KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/3)
KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (4/3) 03:31

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Flooding is still the main issue across the Pittsburgh region after heavy downpours. 

First Alert: Isolated flooding around the region

Aware: Rain/snow showers Thursday and Friday

Flood warnings that replaced the flash flood warnings expire a little before 4 p.m. this afternoon. A flood watch remains for areas east.

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Flooding is still happening for multiple streams, creeks and rivers from Ohio, West Virginia to eastern Pennsylvania, where there are flood warnings instead of advisories. Flooding concerns are expected through Thursday evening for the Ohio River, Mon River and Youghiogheny.

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Rain showers last through overnight, and the temperature begins to drop the next several days bringing rain and snow showers to the region Thursday and Friday and highs only in the 40s. Bundle up for the Pirates home opener! 

Saturday, we dry out with highs back near 50 and then Sunday dry with highs near 60.

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Monday is the solar eclipse, and it looks dry for the region with a few clouds possible as of right now and temperatures near 60. Areas near Erie and Ohio in the path of totality have a small chance for rain showers.

Tuesday we get even warmer with highs flirting with the 70s.

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