This week’s warm weather has brought some powerful storms with it.
Rain, wind, and possibly hail moved into the Pittsburgh area this morning, according to TribLive news partner WTAE.
WTAE chief meteorologist Mike Harvey reported that a cold front was to push up against a warm air mass that has sat over the region the last two days, and their clash would produce some turbulent weather.
Strong thunderstorms hit Southwestern Pennsylvania starting around 8 a.m. Wednesday, and soaking rain followed. The rain is expected to last at least through noon, with a possibility of continuing into the mid afternoon.
Following the rain, wind gusts could reach up to 40 miles per hour.
The southern part of the Pittsburgh region should receive more rain, and a flood watch is in effect until Wednesday night in Fayette and Greene counties.
WTAE has designated Wednesday an Impact Day, and cautions commuters as they travel Wednesday.
A tornado warning was issued for parts of Southcentral Ohio on Wednesday morning, but that threat is expected to weaken as the storms move into the Pittsburgh region.
After midday Wednesday, Harvey reported that temperatures are expected to drop by about 30 degrees as a cold front arrives. Wednesday morning temperatures started at about 60 degrees, but they are expected to drop to below freezing by Wednesday night.
Flurries are possible, according to WTAE.
Sunshine is expected to return Thursday with a high of 40 degrees in the Pittsburgh area.
