As Pittsburgh braces for a surge in temperatures over the weekend, residents are advised to stay hydrated and seek shade to protect themselves from the heat. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh anticipates heights rising and temperatures surging above 90 for much of the region, with a dry streak persisting through Sunday. While the immediate forecast predicts clear skies and scorching heat, a looming unsettled pattern for the upcoming week suggests increased rain chances and a return to normal temperatures, according to a statement on the NWS Pittsburgh website.
The near-term weather outlook indicates a marginal chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms north of Interstate 80 on Saturday afternoon. However, the dominant upper ridge and surface high pressure will maintain predominantly dry conditions for most areas. Residents living below US-422 can expect the mercury to climb above 90 degrees (70- 80%+, near 100% in eastern Ohio), the National Weather Service predicts, bolstering a dry and hot streak that will extend into the next day.
Sunday is set to sizzle without interruption from either cloud cover or lake breezes. The heat will persist, bringing a 60%+ chance of temperatures exceeding 90 degrees on Sunday, especially in areas known for trapping heat, such as the Pittsburgh heat island and the region south of Interstate 70 in Ohio. Despite the spike in temperatures, it appears that the Heat Advisory criteria will not be met; however, a Major Heat Risk is expected to be Present across much of southeastern Ohio and far southwestern Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service…