Severe storms, high winds possible in Southwestern Pa. on Wednesday

A cold front moving through the Pittsburgh region Wednesday afternoon could bring with it a slight threat of severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe storms will be possible mid-afternoon into the evening. Damaging winds will be the primary threat with an organized line. Damaging winds, large hail, and even a few isolated tornadoes would all be possible with more discreet cells. Here's the latest HRRR reflectivity loop. pic.twitter.com/yn9uJnNCWJ

— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) June 3, 2020

The storms could include damaging winds, hail threats and even possible isolated tornadoes, said NWS Meteorologist Jared Rackley. A forecast on the NWS Pittsburgh’s Twitter shows heavy storms starting around 5 p.m.

The threat includes much of Southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.

According to the weather service, a slight chance of severe storms means any storm would be short lived. Isolated, intense storms are possible.

As we find ourselves under another slight risk for severe weather tomorrow, it may be helpful to remind yourself what that means. These outlooks are issued by the Storm Prediction Center out of Norman, Oklahoma. #NWSSPC

More here: https://t.co/sO3eLXZUVY pic.twitter.com/3qPN90AGTR

— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) June 2, 2020

The threat will diminish throughout the evening as storms continue to move south.

According to Rackley, there is a chance for storms Thursday, but the threat of severe weather will be less.

Temperatures Wednesday will reach around 86 degrees, about 10 degrees higher than the average temperature in past years.