Full Breakdown
Severe Weather Expected Tuesday Across the Pittsburgh Region
7/20/2026, 9:25:51 PM
Forecast Overview
Meteorologists indicate that the Pittsburgh area will shift from today’s mild, sunny conditions to a heightened threat of severe weather on Tuesday. High temperatures are projected to remain near normal in the low 80s with low humidity, but a cold front moving in after noon is expected to generate strong to severe storms. The forecast calls for damaging winds, flash flooding, small hail and the possibility of tornadoes, with the bulk of activity anticipated before 5 p.m. After the storms pass, the remainder of the week should return to pleasant weather, though lingering showers are possible on Wednesday and cooler, dry conditions are expected thereafter.
Recent Climate Context
For the month to date, temperatures have run about 5 °F above the climatological average, while precipitation totals are roughly 1.30 inches higher than normal. These deviations set a backdrop of slightly warmer and wetter conditions that can amplify storm intensity when a cold front advances.
Official Forecast Details
The KDKA Weather Center has placed the region under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather, indicating a higher confidence that multiple storms will reach severe criteria. The agency rates the threat at 3 out of 5 on its severe weather scale. The forecast emphasizes that the most hazardous period will occur after noon as the front moves northward through Pittsburgh and then southward later in the evening. Residents are advised to stay weather-aware throughout the day and to monitor updates from local authorities.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather which means a higher confidence for more numerous storms to be severe.” — KDKA Weather Center
- “It's a 3 out of 5 on the severe weather scale.” — KDKA Weather Center
- “KDKA Weather Center Damaging winds, flash flooding, small hail, and even possible tornadoes arrive after noon north and move through Pittsburgh and south into the evening.” — KDKA Weather Center
