Western PA: Isolated weekend showers
Most of the region will stay dry. The afternoon brings the best shower chances.
PITTSBURGH —
The summer feeling is back with warmer temperatures and more humidity this weekend. Each afternoon will also feature isolated showers, maybe a few storms. The next area-wide round of rain and storms arrives on Tuesday, which is an Impact Day.
A typical summer weekend
We had a nice break from the heat and humidity over the last couple of days. But, now it’s back to a July feel with more humidity and highs in the low to mid 80s for the weekend.
The muggy air will also usher in shower and storm chances. Most of western Pennsylvania should stay dry today. There is a slim chance for pop-up showers after 2 p.m. Most of the isolated activity will be confined to the higher elevations east. Tomorrow presents a better chance for afternoon showers and storms. A gusty thunderstorms can’t be ruled out.
Impact Day Tuesday: More rain and storms
Rain and thunderstorm chances will ramp up as a cold front approaches next week. We could see more area-wide activity as early as late Monday. We have added an Impact Day to Tuesday as a cold front sweeps across the Pittsburgh area. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing strong winds and torrential downpours.
The timing is still in flux. We will update you on any changes.
Pleasant to end July
The outlook for the end of July is downright pleasant, even perfect! Humidity levels will drop again with highs hovering around 80 degrees. The only hiccup could be lingering showers on Wednesday. Models are slowing down the departure of the system early in the week.
TODAY: Intervals of sun and clouds with pop-up showers. High: 82°.
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with patchy fog. Low: 64°.
SUNDAY: Warm and humid with isolated afternoon showers and storms. High: 84°, low: 66°.
MONDAY: More rain and storms late. High: 85°, low: 68°.
TUESDAY – Impact Day: Rain and storms likely. High: 83°, low: 64°.