National Weather Service monitoring chance of severe weather
The National Weather Service is monitoring the chance for severe weather Friday night into Saturday.
After a couple cool, dry days, temperatures and humidity levels are expected to begin rising Friday, meteorologist Mike Kennedy said.
Showers and storms could be seen Friday afternoon, but the most severe weather will be possible in the evening and overnight hours, he said.
Damaging wind will be the main threat, but large hail and isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out, Kennedy said.
Here's the latest severe weather outlook for Friday evening and overnight. Damaging wind will be the biggest threat, but large hail and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. Stay tuned for updates... pic.twitter.com/C4Vf5DRa1F
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) June 17, 2021
Isolated flooding from heavy rain will also be possible Friday night.
Saturday could see a repeat of the same weather.
“Right now there is still more uncertainty than I’d like in the forecast,” he said. “The potential will be there.”
After a break on Sunday, there will be more potential for strong to severe storms Monday afternoon, Kennedy said.
Brian C. Rittmeyer is a TribLive reporter covering news in New Kensington, Arnold and Plum. A Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, Brian has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.
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