As a heat wave brings record-breaking temperatures to much of the U.S. ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, the heat in Pittsburgh is expected to hit triple digits, with humidity likely to make it feel even hotter.
Extreme temperatures struck the Midwest and Eastern U.S. over the June 27-28 weekend and are expected to last at least through July 4, according to NWS. In Western Pennsylvania, that means heat in the upper 90s with high humidity is expected throughout the week, with the possibility of temperatures hitting 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Pittsburgh just two days out from Independence Day.
Here’s what to expect from the weather this week.
How hot will it be in Pittsburgh on July 4th?
The heat Pittsburgh is expected to climb over the next few days and peak on Thursday, July 2 at 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Here’s an overview of temperatures this week:
- Monday, June 29: High of 90, low of 71
- Tuesday, June 30: High of 94, low of 76
- Wednesday, July 1: High of 98, low of 76
- Thursday, July 2: High of 100, low of 77
- Friday, July 3: High of 98, low of 76
- Saturday, July 4, Independence Day: High of 94, low of 72
- Sunday, July 5: High of 91
How hot will it feel in Pittsburgh during heat wave?
As a heat wave sweeps across much of the U.S. this week, Pittsburgh is also expected to see extreme temperatures…