Severe Thunderstorm Warning 45, NWS Pittsburgh, PA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
356 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
A very active pattern over the next few days, with multiple
rounds of showers and storms. There will be flooding and severe
storm concerns through the weekend.

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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
KEY MESSAGES:

- A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of eastern Ohio.
- A second round of showers and storms returns late in the day.
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A shortwave trough will quickly move to the east this morning,
allowing for a break in the widespread showers and storms. The
trough will push a surface boundary southward through the region
but it will eventually stall over the area as minor upper level
height rises occur the afternoon. This stalled front will be
the focus point for more activity late in the day and into the
evening hours, as another shortwave moves northeastward across
the region in the southwest flow aloft. A second large moisture
plume will accompany the wave.

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.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
KEY MESSAGES:

- Showers and thunderstorms continue through the rest of the
  work week as a front remains stalled over the area.
- A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of eastern Ohio.
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The front is progged to drift south of the area tonight. However
widespread showers and storms should continue overnight as a
shortwave continues to pull a plume of deep moisture northward.
Some of the model data is showing a weak surface reflection
developing underneath the wave which will move across the area
late tonight and Friday morning. Eventually, the moisture plume
will exit the area on Friday and there should be a decrease in
shower coverage from north to south as Friday's activity will
become more focused near the stalled surface front.

Yet another surface low is then expected to track NE out of the
Mississippi Valley region Friday night, pushing the front back north
this time as a warm front. Showers and thunderstorms once again
increase in coverage as the front and surface low move across the
Upper Ohio Valley region Friday night into early Saturday.
However, if the front moves far enough north, we may see a break
in the activity late Friday night and Saturday morning as the
main moisture plume will be forced northward as well.

Amounts through the day on Saturday look to be highest from
Pittsburgh and north with forcing along the warm front and
enhanced convergence on the nose of an impinging 850 mb jet.
We'll briefly reside in the warm sector before the cold front
comes through in the latter half of the day bringing yet another
enhancement in rain coverage along it. The severe weather
potential should be limited due to weak instability, however
with repeated rounds of heavy rain and a saturated ground,
flooding potential will increase, especially with rises on area
rivers.

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.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
KEY MESSAGES:

- Showers/thunderstorms with potential for heavy rainfall continue
  this weekend.
- A cold front moves through Sunday finally bringing an end to the
  heavy rainfall threat.
- Colder next week with lighter rain/snow chances each day.
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Showers and thunderstorms continue Saturday night as the surface low
tracks through the area, yet is still unable to effectively move the
stalled frontal boundary. Ensembles suggest another heavier period
of rain on the nose of another low level jet Saturday night into
Sunday morning falling on a then very saturated ground. However,
ensemble clusters all agree on a deep upper trough swinging across
the eastern CONUS on Sunday into Monday which will finally shunt the
surface ridge that had been firmly planted over the southeast CONUS
coast and allow a cold front to advance through the area and off to
the east bringing an end to the heavy rain and storm potential.
There's some discrepancy in the timing of the upper pattern and how
quickly the trough axis arrives with the cluster dominated by the
GEPS suggesting a slower cessation of the rain in the Monday morning
hours.

The upper trough is then expected to persist across the NE CONUS
early next week, resulting in temperatures dipping to below normal
values and daily rain/snow chances, albeit not nearly as intense as
what we're experiencing this week.

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.AVIATION /08Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
A QLCS complex of showers/thunderstorms just entering the region.
Although the squall line has weakened, it is expected to maintain
moderate intensity as it reaches ZZV. The line is forecast to weaken
as it moves eastward into western PA. Thunderstorm intensity will
dictate if higher speeds can occur (more likely at ZZV and trending
down eastward).

Stagnation of the cold front driving the convective system is likely
somewhere south of KPIT later this morning, which will allow for a
brief period of MVFR cigs as moisture converges on the stationary
boundary. Brief dry weather and mixing will improve cigs after 18z.

Late tonight, an additional shortwave movement aloft and any
trailing sfc boundary will offer lower probability showers. Timing
of these showers and a more potent upper shortwave creates greater
variability in precipitation timing and restriction potential.

Outlook...
The Upper Ohio River Valley will remain positioned between a
Central Plains trough and Atlantic ridge that will foster
multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain through Monday
morning. Timing and shape in each wave remains variable, which
may alter the axis of highest precipitation rates and areas of
greatest restrictions. Aviation customers should anticipate
limited windows of VFR and dry conditions through the period as
the pattern favors MVFR/IFR restrictions, heavier rain showers
and occasional thunderstorms.

A deepening upper level trough may overtake the region early next
week, shifting towards a colder pattern featuring periodic rain/snow
chances and continued ceiling restrictions.

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.HYDROLOGY...
The potential for heavy rainfall will exist beginning tonight
and continuing into Sunday. At this time, areas across Ohio have
the potential to see the heaviest rainfall, where a Flood Watch
has been issued. Current NBM values indicate a 60 percent
chance or greater of at least 2 inches of rain over a 72 hr
period in this region. Lesser probabilities exist further east,
though a trend up has been noted in the latest ensemble guidance
and will need to be monitored for any potential expansion of the
flood watch. The exact location of the heaviest rain will
depend on the position of a quasi-stationary surface front.
Precipitable water is expected to remain elevated through
Sunday, with some periodic jet enhanced ascent. Even after the
heavy rain potential ends, river levels will likely remain
elevated for a few days. Current ensemble river forecast
projections also focus the most significant river rises across
Ohio.

Will monitor further trends for any future adjustments to the
watch.

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.PBZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
OH...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for OHZ039-040-048-049-
     057>059-068-069.
WV...None.

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SYNOPSIS...22
NEAR TERM...22
SHORT TERM...Cermak/22/MLB
LONG TERM...Cermak/MLB
AVIATION...Frazier/Lupo
HYDROLOGY...

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
405 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

PAZ014>016-022-073>078-WVZ511-512-040815-
Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-
Preston-Eastern Preston-
405 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Pennsylvania and
northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today. The main threat
will be damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Rounds of heavy rainfall through the weekend will lead to river
rises and flooding concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

OHZ050-PAZ020-021-029-031-WVZ001>004-012-021-509-510-040815-
Jefferson OH-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-Greene-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
405 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 105 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today. The main threat
will be damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Rounds of heavy rainfall through the weekend will lead to river
rises and flooding concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

OHZ040-049-059-069-040815-
Carroll-Harrison-Belmont-Monroe-
405 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 105 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

Rounds of heavy rainfall through the weekend will lead to river
rises and flooding concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

WVZ513-514-040815-
Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
405 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Slight risk for severe thunderstorms today. The main threat will be
damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Rounds of heavy rainfall through the weekend will lead to river
rises and flooding concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

OHZ041-PAZ007-013-040815-
Columbiana-Mercer-Lawrence-
405 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 105 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, northwest
Pennsylvania and southwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Rounds of heavy rainfall through the weekend will lead to river
rises and flooding concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

PAZ008-009-040815-
Venango-Forest-
405 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Rounds of heavy rainfall through the weekend will lead to river
rises and flooding concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

OHZ039-048-057-058-068-040815-
Tuscarawas-Coshocton-Muskingum-Guernsey-Noble-
405 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

Rounds of heavy rainfall through the weekend will lead to river
rises and flooding concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
417 AM EDT Thu Apr 03 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0251 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Roseville               39.81N  82.07W
04/03/2025                   Muskingum          OH   911 Call Center

            Tree down on a car and partially onto a house roof.
            Time estimated.

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Event Number PBZ2505601

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
426 AM EDT Thu Apr 03 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0312 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NNE Old Washington    40.05N  81.43W
04/03/2025                   Guernsey           OH   911 Call Center

            Tree down near intersection of State Route 800 and
            Seven Mile Road. Time estimated.

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Event Number PBZ2505607

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