It is clear and near freezing in Pittsburgh this morning, about 28 F, but things will ramp up fast as a strong southerly flow moves in. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 8 a.m. Friday through midnight tonight, with gusts expected to push up near 50 mph in spots. A brief wintry mix is possible early, before temperatures jump into the mid-50s and rain moves in later in the day.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southwest winds will strengthen through mid to late afternoon, with frequent gusts in the 40 to 50 mph range. Ridges and river corridors may see the strongest blasts. The advisory notes that unsecured patio furniture and weak tree limbs could be knocked down, and a few isolated power outages are on the table, so it is a good time to tie down anything that…..