Weather Service Warns Of Storms, Flood Risk For Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA ? Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today in the vicinity of a stationary front across the Pittsburgh region.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening. The main hazard is expected to be damaging wind gusts.

In addition, locally heavy rainfall is also possible with the storms. This could lead to localized flash flooding, especially for areas that see multiple heavy thunderstorms.

The weather service says there also is a risk for severe thunderstorms on Sunday with a crossing warm front, especially for areas across Western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.