Wildfire smoke rolls into Pittsburgh area as scattered storm chances return
Some wildfire smoke is rolling into the Pittsburgh area on Sunday, as scattered storm chances return to the forecast.
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Some wildfire smoke is rolling into the Pittsburgh area on Sunday, as scattered storm chances return to the forecast.
Sunshine is back in the Pittsburgh area on Saturday afternoon, but wildfire smoke returns overnight.
While the temperatures will remain in the 80s and above through the weekend, rain and the return of wildfire smoke are on the horizon.
Sunshine and warm temperatures are expected once again in the Pittsburgh area before some scattered rain this weekend.
Following a day of storms in the region, the pleasant conditions and sunshine return to western Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Multiple tornado warnings were scattered across western Pennsylvania on Tuesday evening.
Damaging winds, flash flooding, small hail, and even possible tornadoes will be possible.
While some of the wildfire smoke will be back on Sunday, it will also be warm and sunny.
The wildfire smoke is moving on, but strong storms are possible this afternoon in Pittsburgh.
Friday will be another day with poor air quality in Pittsburgh as the wildfire smoke worsens.
The Pennsylvania DEP has declared Thursday a Code Red Day due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke.
Temperatures will reach into the 90s on Wednesday with hazy skies due to wildfire smoke.
Heat index values today are expected to be in the mid-90s, near 100 degrees.
While we can't rule out an afternoon shower, it will be mostly sunny today in Pittsburgh.
Saturday will have some scattered thunderstorms before the heat cranks back up next week.
Areas to the south of Pittsburgh on Thursday can expect rain and storms.
While there is still a chance of rain through the weekend, those chances have decreased in the last 24 hours.
A number of small factors are expected to bring a significant flash flood risk to the Pittsburgh area.
Parts of our area received very heavy rainfall with strong to severe thunderstorms for the third day in a row.
It will be the fifth day of temperatures in the 90s, but relief is on the horizon.
Friday will be the fourth straight day with extreme heat, but storm chances are also possible.
Sunday will have isolated rain and storm chances before a six-day heat wave moves into the area.
Rain chances will linger throughout the day on Saturday before the heat moves in next week.
The day will be mostly cloudy, but also mostly dry in Pittsburgh as the weekend begins.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather day in Pittsburgh due to strong storms with a potential tornado threat.
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