Morning fog and gusty thunderstorms roll across the West Hills
Today’s Conditions
Good morning, West Hills. You will want to give yourself a few extra minutes on the roads today as patchy fog and scattered rain showers greet the early commute across Robinson, Stowe, and down along Route 51. As we move past breakfast, expect that wet weather to ramp up with showers and thunderstorms pushing through between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., remaining likely right through the afternoon. Highs will hover near a mild 65 degrees under overcast skies.
Breezy conditions will accompany the rain, with northeast winds blowing between 10 and 14 mph and gusts reaching up to 24 mph. If your route takes you across the McKees Rocks Bridge or up the Parkway West toward Thornburg, watch out for sudden ponding on the pavement and brief visibility drops inside the heavier downpours, with rainfall totals between a quarter and a half-inch expected before the day wraps up.
Extended Outlook
The umbrella stays on active duty tonight as showers and thunderstorms continue across our neighborhoods, keeping overnight lows around 57 degrees with persistent northeast gusts up to 25 mph.
Seasonal Preparedness
With steady rains and gusty breezes rolling over our ridges today, take a moment to clear out your downspouts and ensure storm drains along neighborhood curbs are free of stray spring debris. Proper drainage now keeps water moving safely away from basements and foundations across our steep hillside streets.
Pittsburgh Weather History
Longtime locals know that western Pennsylvania skies love to keep us guessing this time of year, swinging from balmy afternoons to damp, wind-swept thunder within a matter of hours. It is that classic river-valley climate that teaches every driver between Moon and the West End never to leave home without a coat in the back seat.
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