SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH issued for some of Western Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH — UPDATE 7:35 p.m.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has expired for some counties. It remains in place for Armstrong, Fayette, Greene, Indiana and Westmoreland counties until 10 p.m.

UPDATE 6 p.m.

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties was allowed to expire early.

Now, the entire region is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m.

UPDATE 5:30 p.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties until 6:15 p.m.

ORIGINAL STORY

Heavy rainfall moving through the area could cause flash flooding. Severe storms could produce damaging winds and hail, and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Make sure to stay weather-aware.

Dry weather returns with sunshine by the middle part of the week just in time for the start of the US Open at Oakmont! More wet weather will likely return late Friday night and into the weekend.

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