Scattered Showers Expected in Pittsburgh for Mother's Day Weekend
Scattered Showers Expected in Pittsburgh for Mother's Day Weekend
US · Published May 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh area is experiencing a wet start to the weekend, with widespread rain expected to linger until noon on Saturday.
Later in the evening, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, a quick line of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is forecast.
Areas northwest of Pittsburgh are under a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for severe weather, indicating low confidence in isolated strong to severe storms.

Why It's Important?

Residents northwest of Pittsburgh should remain alert for the possibility of isolated strong to severe storms on Saturday evening. While the risk is marginal, heavy rain and thunderstorms could lead to localized disruptions. Cooler temperatures on Monday and Tuesday may pose risks to sensitive plants, with lows dropping to the mid-30s°F (around 1°C) on Tuesday morning. The wet conditions over the weekend may impact outdoor plans, particularly on Mother's Day afternoon and evening.

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