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Storms slowing as they lift north through Western Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Western Pennsylvania<\/strong>, including Allegheny<\/strong>, Westmoreland<\/strong>, and Washington<\/strong> counties, is currently experiencing a slow-moving band of showers and storms<\/strong>. As of this morning, rainfall is lifting northward<\/strong>, with arrival expected between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.<\/strong> in the region. Despite the ongoing precipitation, storms will become more isolated<\/strong> as they push further into northern areas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Friday outlook: From wet start to sunny skies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Today, Friday<\/strong>, is marked as an Impact Day<\/strong> due to morning thunderstorms and showers<\/strong>, especially during the commute hours<\/strong>. Temperatures will climb to 83\u00b0F (28\u00b0C)<\/strong>, with the rain tapering off by midday<\/strong>, allowing for partly sunny conditions in the afternoon<\/strong>. A cold front<\/strong> will move through the region late tonight<\/strong>, bringing a brief return of showers early Saturday morning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Weekend weather: Drying out with mild temperatures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saturday<\/strong> will start with a leftover early morning shower<\/strong>, but the rest of the day promises partly sunny skies<\/strong> and pleasant highs near 76\u00b0F (24\u00b0C)<\/strong>. By Sunday<\/strong>, conditions will be even drier<\/strong>, with partly cloudy skies<\/strong> and a cooler high near 70\u00b0F (21\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Looking ahead: Mild start to next week<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As the new week begins, temperatures are expected to cool slightly<\/strong>, offering a comfortable pattern<\/strong> for late May<\/strong>. The next chance for rain doesn’t return until Wednesday<\/strong>, providing a few dry and calm days<\/strong> for much of Western Pennsylvania<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Overnight forecast<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tonight, a strong thunderstorm remains possible<\/strong>, especially before midnight, with a low near 64\u00b0F (18\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for real-time radar updates<\/strong>, and activate alerts<\/strong> on your local WTAE weather app<\/strong> to keep ahead of changing conditions across the Pittsburgh region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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