Weather
Prepare To Perspire, Pittsburgh; Heat Wave Is On The Way
The National Weather Service predicts well above average temperatures for the region will arrive soon.
PITTSBURGH, PA — If you were growing weary of the spring's so-so temperatures, you'll like next week. Pittsburgh is in a large swath of the nation likely to experience the year's first heat wave.
The National Weather Service says there is a risk of excessive heat, which the agency defines as a combination of heat and excessive humidity that push heat index values over 100 degrees.
It remains to be seen if the coming summer will be hot as last year, when temperatures reached or exceeded 90 degrees 17 times. But it appears this summer definitely is intent on getting off to a hot start.
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Chances increasing of a big warm up for the 2nd week of June. The CPC has put our area in a slight risk for excessive heat in the 8 to 14 day forecast. Excessive heat means a combination of temps and high humidity would produce heat index values above 100 degrees. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/j1zEM2h4nm
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) May 31, 2021
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