Extreme heat warning for Pittsburgh area continues Saturday
The Pittsburgh area faced a fourth consecutive day of extreme heat on Friday, as temperatures reached the mid-90s. An extreme heat warning has been extended and is now in effect until 8 p.m. on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. It covers Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties.
With several big events happening in and around the city of Pittsburgh this weekend, like Fourth of July celebrations, the National Weather Service reminded people to take precautions outside while in the dangerous heat.
Anthrocon, the annual festival that brings nearly 20,000 fur suiters to Pittsburgh, is also taking place this weekend. In a Facebook post on Friday night, Anthrocon said Saturday's 2026 Fursuit Parade and Block Party has been canceled due to the extreme heat. The decision was made after consulting emergency services personnel and other entities, the post said. The event was scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday.
With the extreme heat hitting the region, several communities in the Pittsburgh area adjusted their trash pickup times to help protect the health and safety of workers.
Cooling centers have been activated throughout the region, and in Allegheny County, a Code Red Heat Advisory has been extended through Saturday.
Ahead of the anticipated heat wave, Duquesne Light and FirstEnergy reminded customers about increased stress on the electric grid and offered ways to keep energy use in check.
While temperatures will be high and the humidity will be stifling, it's not likely the area's temperatures will hit 100 degrees because of a number of factors that are unique to western Pennsylvania's landscape.
