Severe Weather in Pittsburgh Causes Power Outages and Alerts
Severe weather impacted the Pittsburgh region on Saturday afternoon, leading to power outages for thousands and prompting several weather alerts. The storms, which were expected to hit after 2 p.m., brought damaging winds and hail, with the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center categorized the threat as a 'slight risk,' indicating a 2 out of 5 on their scale. Residents were advised to stay weather-aware as heavy downpours were likely, potentially disrupting outdoor events. The weather system was expected to move south of I-70 by late evening, with patchy fog possible overnight. A dry and quiet Sunday was forecasted, with temperatures in the mid-80s.