Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pittsburgh - Allegheny County Airport (KAGC)

Lat: 40.36°NLon: 79.92°WElev: 1237ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Castle Shannon PA

Flood Watch September 21, 11:58am until September 23, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 21, 11:58am until September 23, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Wed

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 63 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 13 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog. High near 63. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Castle Shannon PA
 40.37°N 80.02°W (Elev. 1109 ft)
11:47 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
11am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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