KDKA-TV morning weather blog: April 5, 2026
Saturday's high temperatures in Pittsburgh were record-setting, and now the more spring-like weather is moving in.
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Saturday's high temperatures in Pittsburgh were record-setting, and now the more spring-like weather is moving in.
Pittsburgh could see high temperatures into the 80s on Saturday, but overnight, storms will move in.
There's a slight chance for severe weather this afternoon and evening for the Pirates home opener.
Warmer temperatures with some humidity will end the week as isolated and scattered storm chances remain in Pittsburgh.
After an active overnight with strong to severe storms, we are left with heavy downpours throughout the morning commute and into the afternoon/evening.
Scattered strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado not out of the question.
Today will be mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s and a few more showers possible north of I-80 late tonight.
Sunday begins a run of warmer temperatures throughout the week, but the rain is coming along with it.
While Saturday will be a sunny day, temperatures will be only in the mid-40s.
Cooler air is coming in behind the rain and storms we had on Thursday.
A tornado watch issued for most of the Pittsburgh area on Thursday night has expired.
Temperatures will jump into the 60s on Wednesday, but storm chances loom as the weekend gets closer.
Noon temperatures will be in the upper 30s.
At times today, temperatures will be nearly 50 degrees colder than yesterday.
The threat of strong storms in Pittsburgh moves on Sunday evening. Heavy winds and rain are possible.
Spring is officially here in Pittsburgh, and it's coming with some warm temperatures and sunshine!
The weather in Pittsburgh will be warmer starting on Thursday and will only get warmer throughout the weekend!
After some snow and cold, the more seasonable weather returns later this week.
The winds will pick up today as temperatures climb into the 70s.
Saturday will be a mostly sunny but windy day in Pittsburgh.
After a warm and rainy day on Wednesday, we'll have some cool temperatures and wind on the horizon.
High temperatures today are expected to be near 70 degrees for most places in the area.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to severe weather risk.
After a day of heavy rain and wind, Sunday will be mostly sunny and warm.
A line of strong storms could move into the Pittsburgh area on Saturday afternoon.
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