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Flood Watches and Impact Morning Alerts for Heavy Rain South of Pittsburgh

Saturated ground from weekend rain raises the chance that heavy morning downpours will cause ponding, isolated flash flooding, travel disruptions.

Overview

  • Wednesday morning rain prompted local Impact Day/Impact Morning alerts and National Weather Service flood watches for multiple western Pennsylvania counties.
  • The heaviest bands are focused south of Pittsburgh near the I‑70/West Virginia corridor with additional strong pockets forecast for Adams and Franklin counties.
  • Forecasters say saturated soils from weekend rainfall mean roughly an extra inch of rain could produce rapid runoff in small creeks, streams and poor‑drainage urban areas.
  • Showers and downpours will move west to east during the morning commute and are expected to taper by midday while a cold front after dark brings a few more showers then drier, cooler air.
  • Residents should avoid flooded roads, follow local NWS warnings and expect sunnier, less humid weather with highs near the mid‑70s through the end of the week.