Sunshine is back in the Pittsburgh area on Saturday afternoon, but wildfire smoke returns overnight, potentially dampening the potential for severe weather on Monday.
Highs on Saturday will hit in the low 80s. The area didn’t see the 80s yesterday, with the daily high only hitting 79.
Storms possible early next week
Severe weather and storms can’t be ruled out for Monday and maybe Tuesday as well. The region’s severe weather risk is going to be on the lower side, coming from a warm front passing by during the late afternoon hours.
At this point, it doesn’t appear that storms will be widespread, but there will be sufficient shear to cause rotation. This is a key ingredient when it comes to tornado development.
To our west, instability will be greater for places in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. These states should expect widespread rain and storms to be possible with a high risk of strong winds, large hail and tornadoes…