Weather Alert in Pennsylvania
Flood Advisory issued April 2 at 10:34AM EDT until April 3 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
AREAS AFFECTED: Allegheny, PA
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Pennsylvania... Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh. * WHEN...From this morning to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela Parking Wharf. At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the North Shore Riverwalk between the stadiums. At 19.5 feet, The Monongahela Parking Wharf is completely flooded. At 20.0 feet, Water is up to one foot deep in the lower areas of the North Shore Riverwalk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 18.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall to 17.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will rise to 17.2 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall to 16.8 feet Saturday evening. It will rise to 17.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EDT.
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Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
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