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Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pittsburgh - Allegheny County Airport (KAGC)

Lat: 40.36°NLon: 79.92°WElev: 1237ft.

Overcast

27°C

81°F

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 7 km/h
Barometer 1012.9 mb (29.93 in)
Dewpoint 19°C (67°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index28°C (83°F)
Last update 6 Jul 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Pittsburgh PA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. North wind around 8 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 29 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 21 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 30 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. North wind 5 to 8 km/h becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

    Low: 20 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    High: 27 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    Low: 18 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 29 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 16 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 29.

    Sunny

    High: 29 °C

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. North wind around 8 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. North wind 5 to 8 km/h becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Pittsburgh PA
 40.46°N 79.98°W (Elev. 241 m)
Last Update:
4:03 pm EDT Jul 6, 2022
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jul 6, 2022-6pm EDT Jul 12, 2022
 
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