Pittsburgh To See Heavy Rain Thursday

PITTSBURGH, PA — Heavy rain will impact Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania on Thursday. The National Weather Service predicts as much as two inches of rain falling on ground already saturated from yesterday's severe storms.

However, as of Thursday morning, the region had no severe weather or flood alerts.

There is a 100 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today. Expect much cooler temperatures with a high only in the low 70s - about 10 degrees below normal.

The precipitation will diminish after 8 p.m., with gradual clearing expected overnight. But there's a 40 percent chance of rain on Friday, with a high again in the low 70s.

The early 4th of July forecast: Mostly sunny with a high in the low 80s.

The hot weather the region experienced for most of the week is forecast to return next week.