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Western PA Braces for Storms: Severe Weather Risk Today
14 Oct
Summary
- Storms with strong winds and lightning are expected by mid-afternoon.
- Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 70s before dropping by evening.
- A significant temperature drop is forecast for Sunday morning.
A cool front is set to bring a chance of storms to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania this afternoon, with the peak risk for severe weather anticipated around 3 p.m. Models suggest that communities south of I-70 could experience a marginal risk of severe weather, with strong winds, lightning, and brief heavy downpours being the main concerns. Some models indicate that most of Allegheny County may remain dry until around 2 p.m.
Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid to upper 70s by mid-afternoon before beginning to fall. By 6 p.m., temperatures should be around 70°, dropping to near 60° by midnight. Looking ahead, Thursday is expected to be more pleasant with isolated showers and highs near 70 degrees. Rain chances increase again Friday morning with another cold front.
Significant cooling is predicted for the weekend. Following Friday morning temperatures in the 60s, Saturday will see colder air move in, leading to Sunday morning temperatures potentially dropping into the mid to low 30s.
