Mostly Dry Thursday with Afternoon Showers Possible in Pittsburgh Area
• Thursday in the Pittsburgh area is expected to be mostly dry, with a chance of afternoon showers, particularly south of I-
• Yesterday's storms brought significant rainfall, with radar estimates showing totals between 2 and 2.5 inches in Southern Butler and Northern Allegheny counties. A flood watch remains in effect west of Beaver County, covering parts of Ohio and West Virginia, due to ongoing small stream flooding. High temperatures today are forecasted to reach the upper 70s °F (around 25 °C), with mostly cloudy skies and light winds from the west-southwest at 10 mph. Rain chances will increase after 6 p.m., peaking between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. Friday morning. Friday is expected to be dry, while Saturday afternoon rain showers could impact local events, including the Pitt football game.
Impact & Risks
The flood watch west of Beaver County highlights the risk of small stream flooding in parts of Ohio and West Virginia. Communities south of I-70 may experience rain showers later today, but no severe weather is anticipated. Events such as the Pitt football game and Riverhounds match on Saturday may face disruptions due to rain. Sunday's Steelers home opener is expected to remain dry, though a cool front could bring storm development later in the day.
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