Flood watch issued for several counties in Western Pennsylvania
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The National Weather Service issued a flood watch Tuesday through Wednesday morning for portions of the Southwestern Pennsylvania region, including Allegheny, Armstrong and Westmoreland counties.
Rich Redmond, a NWS meteorologist in the Moon office, said the area may see up to an inch of rain today, with afternoon wind gusts of 25-35 mph until 7 p.m.
“Streams are running high, and much of the ground is saturated or frozen, so any rain is just going to run right off, so that’s a concern,” Redmond said.
According to the weather alert, excessive runoff may result in the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Tuesday's rainfall, beginning in the morning hours, will exceed an inch in some locations. A Flood Watch has been issued for the entire forecast area as prolonged, heavy rainfall may lead to flooding Tuesday and Tuesday night. pic.twitter.com/srbc5HHnpq
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) February 22, 2022
Redmond said the rain will move out this evening to the southeast and temperatures will remain above freezing through Wednesday morning.
A cold front will move through this weekend, with lows expected in the teens Saturday.