A severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Western Pennsylvania has now expired. The warning covered portions of several counties as storms moved through the region late Monday.
The National Weather Service had issued the warning for specific areas. These included parts of Northwestern Venango, Northeastern Butler, Southwestern Clarion, and South Central Venango counties. The warning was set to continue until 9:30 p.m. but ended as storms weakened or moved out.
Earlier forecasts indicated the possibility of strong to severe storms Monday afternoon and evening. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, hail, and even a brief tornado possible until around 8 or 9 p.m.
A cold front pushed through the area, bringing a quick round of rain and thunder for many. Wind gusts were strong as the front passed, with speeds reaching 33 mph in Pittsburgh. Gusts in other locations like Monroeville and Washington also reached into the 20s.
These breezy conditions are expected to continue for a few more hours. Winds will then decrease significantly, becoming much lighter on Tuesday.
Looking ahead, the forecast shows much improvement. Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures near 70 degrees. Sunshine will continue through Wednesday, with highs warming into the mid-70s.
Temperatures climb further on Thursday, potentially reaching 80 degrees in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. This stretch brings warmer than average conditions to the region.
The next chance for rain showers and thunderstorms will arrive later in the week. Scattered showers are possible on Friday and could linger into Saturday.
Readers can stay informed about changing weather conditions. Check current conditions for your area. You can also track storms as they move through using interactive radar tools. Residents can also learn how to enable automatic weather alerts to receive timely notifications for their specific location.
Following the passage of Monday's weather system, the region anticipates a period of comfortable, sunny, and warmer weather before the next chance of rain arrives over the weekend.
