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Pittsburgh Weather: High Winds Continue, Flooding Possible
A wild week of weather continues for Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Get the details here.
PITTSBURGH, PA — The wild weather continues. Flooding is possible in Pittsburgh Wednesday, and the high winds will continue for much of the day.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Pittsburgh metro area until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible.
According to the weather service, the peak wind gust yesterday in Pittsburgh was 49 mph.
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Here's a look at how winds shaped up yesterday based off observed values, and a graphic showing the max gusts forecast for today. Notice the downslope component with yesterday's winds. Today will be similar, but winds will be out of the southwest with no downslope enhancement. pic.twitter.com/209ML4EelT
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) January 10, 2024
Get used to the windy conditions for awhile. A strong low pressure system will pose additional wind concerns late Friday through Saturday.
Also, a flood advisory has been issued for the Ohio River at Pittsburgh due to runoff from recent rainfall. The advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. on Thursday.
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At 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the river level was 16.7 feet. The river is expected to crest at 18 feet, which is high enough to trigger flooding on the Monongahela Wharf.
The strong cold front is expected to bring sharply colder temperatures over the weekend that will linger well into next week.
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