Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The primary threat would be from damaging wind gusts.
There is a small chance that thunderstorms may become severe Wednesday afternoon in Upper St. Clair, according to a hazardous outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. "The primary threat would be from damaging wind gusts, but large hail is also possible," the statement says. Here is a more detailed look at the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday: Lightning, hail, wind damage, we want to see your weather photos. Be sure to upload them to the media box above. Then come back and see the photos your neighbors uploaded. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Unprotected plants will be damaged.
Upper St. Clair and the surrounding area is under a freeze warning from 1 to 8 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures may dip into the 20s overnight. Meteorologists warn that unprotected outdoor plants will likely be damaged or killed, so cover the plants and bring potted plants indoors. The temperature is expected to rise throughout the week. The high on Wednesday will be around 80 degrees. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Protect your plants!
Call it winter's last gasp. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Upper St. Clair and the surrounding area Monday morning. The warning goes into effect at 1 a.m. until 9 a.m. The temperature is expected to dip into the 20s. A freeze watch also remains in effect late Monday night through Tuesday morning. If you've recently planted summer flowers, you will need to cover them, or if they are in pots, bring them inside. Here's a closer look at the detailed forecast: When do you plant in the spring? Are your flowers already blooming, or do you wait until after Mother's Day or Memorial Day? Tell us in the comments. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Cover your plants.
The National Weather Service located in Moon Township issued a frost advisory for Allegheny County from 3 to 9 a.m. Friday. Temperatures are expected to dip to 33 to 35 degrees. A frost advisory means that frost is possible. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Have you planted your flowers for the season? If not, when do you begin? Tell us in the comments below.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Wednesday's forecast includes a chance of showers.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Allegheny County Tuesday until 11 p.m. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, according to the statement. Wednesday's forecast in Upper St. Clair includes a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon, and a high near 70. Upload any weather photos you take Tuesday night to our media box to the right.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
The weekend forecast looks much warmer.
Warmer temperatures are on the way after Pittsburgh experienced a record low temperature Thursday morning. The National Weather Service in Moon Township recorded an unofficial low temperature of 19 degrees at Pittsburgh International Airport at 6 a.m., which broke the record low of 20 degrees in 1954, according to the Post-Gazette. The high temperature is in the 50s, with the mercury hitting the 60s on Sunday. Here's the National Weather Service's weekend forecast for Upper St. Clair:
Sunday, March 24, 2013
The snow is expected start Sunday evening.
The National Weather Service, located in Moon, has issued a winter storm warning for the entire Pittsburgh region, including Upper St. Clair, beginning 11 p.m. Sunday through 11 a.m. Monday. Forecasters say the snow will be most intense from midnight Sunday through the pre-dawn hours of Monday, accumulating 4-7 inches before ending by Monday afternoon. A winter storm warning means that heavy snow will make tavel dangerous. If you must venture out at all, use extreme caution. Here's a more detailed look at the forecast: Be sure to check back to Patch for weather updates and upload your weather photos here.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
The morning commute could be a tricky one.
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for the Pittsburgh region, including Upper St. Clair, from 11 p.m. Sunday until 2 p.m. Monday. A period of snow and freezing rain is expected overnight Sunday, before changing to all rain by Monday afternoon. A winter weather advisory means that snow, sleet, or freezing rain will make travel difficult. Here's a more detailed look at the forecast:
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The Upper St. Clair Public Works and PennDOT crews are working overnight due to the winter storm.
If you wake up to snow-covered roads in the morning, don't go out unless you have to. That's the message from the Upper St. Clair Public Works department. "And if you do drive, please drive with caution and patience and give the guys time and space to do their job," said George Kostelich, public works director. Local crews will be out through the night and morning treating the roadways for the 5-to-8 inches of snow Upper St. Clair is expected to get. "The good part is that the temperatures will be in the low to mid 30s assuring the road salt will work well," Kostelich said. PennDOT crews are also ready for the snowfall. "Crews and salt trucks will remain out in full force overnight through Wednesday as long as needed," said Jim Struzzi, …
The storm is expected to begin as a mixture of rain and snow before turning to all snow overnight.
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter storm warning for the Pittsburgh region, including Upper St. Clair, from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasters say snow will accumulate 5 to 8 inches before the storm ends Wednesday afternoon. The period of most intense snow will be between midnight Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday. A storm warning means that snowfall will make travel dangerous, according to the weather service, and drivers are urged to use extreme caution if they must go out. Like Patch on Facebook. | Follow Patch on Twitter. | Sign up for the daily email newsletter.
william atwell
4:09 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
guess its time for everyone to fire there SUV's up to keep the frost from sitting more ›