Pittsburgh Area Under Threat Of Severe Storms, Isolated Tornadoes

PITTSBURGH, PA — The passage of a warm front on Wednesday afternoon will bring the threat of severe storms to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

Large hail will be the primary threat.

The National Weather Service says severe weather also will be possible late tonight along with an approaching cold front. Damaging wind is expected to be the primary overnight hazard, although hail and isolated tornadoes also are possible.

Additionally, periodic heavy rainfall could result in localized flood at times late tonight.

The weather services says severe storms also are possible on Thursday. Again, damaging wind is expected to be the main hazard, but hail and isolated tornadoes also could occur.

In addition, periodic heavy rainfall could result in localized flooding through Sunday. The forecast calls for precipitation from Wednesday through Monday.