The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Beginning on Friday night, a fresh round of showers and thunderstorms is anticipated to make landfall in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. This move is predicted to bring with it the possibility of severe weather and flooding into the beginning of the following week.
It is anticipated that the greatest rainfall will begin around eight o’clock on Friday evening, as stated by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. The most severe circumstances are anticipated to be experienced in eastern Ohio and counties that are located west of Pittsburgh. Overnight, there is a fifty to sixty-four percent probability that cities such as Akron, Canton, and Cleveland will receive more than half an inch of precipitation. High-velocity winds and hail are the most significant dangers posed by severe weather.
Despite the fact that the levels along the Ohio River are rising, the flood watch continues to be in force in Pittsburgh and the adjacent areas of Allegheny County. On Friday night, it is anticipated that the river will reach a peak of approximately 18 feet, and then it may rise once more late on Sunday or early Monday. It is 22 feet above flood stage.
It is recommended that people living around the region get ready for a stormy and rainy weekend. During the night of Saturday into Sunday, there is a possibility of stronger storms, and the risk of flooding will continue until Monday afternoon.
Roads that are flooded should be avoided by travelers, and they should keep an eye out for weather advisories. It is possible that flash floods will occur rapidly due to the widespread rain that is forecast, particularly in urban and low-lying regions.
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