In Pittsburg, temperatures will be high with a humid atmosphere today. However, rain is expected to make a comeback in the region tomorrow.
The Weather Prediction Center has painted the Pittsburgh area under a slight flash flood risk for Wednesday, but the forecast indicates scattered showers associated with a weak cold front moving into western Pennsylvania [1][2]. Skies will be mostly cloudy on the days when the best time for Perseid viewing would normally occur (today and Wednesday) [4].
Rain totals on Wednesday are expected to be moderate, potentially reaching around 1.5 inches over an hour in some areas, but the precipitation is described as scattered showers and thunderstorms rather than heavy, widespread storms that would typically cause flash flooding [1][2].
Regarding flash flood risks and rain totals, there is no strong indication of flash flood risk or substantial rain totals that would cause flooding concerns based on current forecasts [1][2][3].
Ron Smiley, who has been providing local weather updates for KDKA since June 2015, reports that today will mark the 15th day in a row with no measurable rain in Pittsburgh [5]. If no measurable rain is recorded today, it will be only the 4th time since 2000 that Pittsburgh has gone 15 days or more with no measurable rain [6].
The Perseid Meteor Shower, an annual event that occurs during August, will occur this weekend due to the Earth passing through the remnants of comet 109P/ Swift Tuttle [7]. However, viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower may be impacted by the waning moon, which will still be bright enough to affect visibility [8].
Skies should clear out over the weekend, providing the best chance to view the Perseid Meteor Shower [4]. Highs in Pittsburgh will reach the mid to low 90s starting from Saturday [9].
In summary, while scattered showers and some thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, there is no strong indication of flash flood risk or substantial rain totals that would cause flooding concerns based on current forecasts [1][2][3]. The Perseid Meteor Shower should offer great viewing through the weekend, despite the waning moon's impact on visibility.
[1] NOAA's Weather Prediction Center [2] Pittsburgh National Weather Service [3] Regional Climate Services Center [4] KDKA Weather Forecast [5] Ron Smiley, KDKA Meteorologist [6] Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority [7] NASA [8] Space.com [9] Weather Underground
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