Friday, August 29, 2014

Pittsburgh: Thunderstorms Could Threaten Holiday Weekend

By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
August 29,2014; 11:02PM,EDT
 
 
The Pittsburgh area will have a turbulent stretch of intermittent thunderstorms and sun for the next several days, including storms that could impact Labor Day weekend plans.
A surge of warmth and humidity will set the stage for the stormy weekend.
Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s for Saturday. While the warmth will ease some for Sunday and Monday, humidity will fuel additional thunderstorms.
Sunday will likely be the most active day of the holiday weekend.

Conditions could be unsettled for the first Pittsburgh Panthers game of the college football season on Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field. The Panthers are set to take on the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens at a noon kickoff.
Overnight skies starting Saturday will also feature storms and the weather will remain humid. Lows are expected to be in the upper 60s.
A shower or thunderstorm will still be around on Monday, threatening to disrupt picnics, parades and other festivities.
RELATED:
Detailed Pittsburgh Forecast
Pittsburgh Interactive Weather Radar
AccuWeather.com MinuteCast™ for Pittsburgh

Those attending any Labor Day barbecues or heading to PNC Park for weekend Pirates games should stay on alert for storms. At the first sign of thunder or lightning, seek indoor shelter.
Stay alert to rapidly changing conditions by using MinuteCast™ if you are headed out for outdoor events or ballgames.
Looking ahead, the thunderstorms and humid air could through Tuesday.

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