PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Saturday begins with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and considerably milder temperatures compared to Friday morning thanks to a light southwest breeze across the region.
Clouds will increase through the mid-morning to midday hours as a weak cold front moves in from the north and ultimately stalls out across our viewing area.
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This will lead to a slight range in temperatures with our northern counties only reaching the mid to upper 60s, while locations from Pittsburgh and points south will be closer to 70 degrees and even lower 70s across Northern West Virginia. As moisture levels aloft in the atmosphere begin to increase, an isolated shower cannot be ruled out for portions of eastern Ohio and far northwest PA by late afternoon, although coverage will be isolated at best.
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High temperatures and rain chances
KDKA Weather Center
Skies will become mostly cloudy with areas of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms after midnight Saturday into Sunday morning, especially from Pittsburgh and points north along a warm front.
Low temperatures and rain chances tonight – Oct, 12, 2024
KDKA Weather Center
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Winds will be breezy out of the southwest most of the day Sunday ahead of the cold front and gradually strengthening area of low pressure which means most locations will likely top out in the mid-70s. The cold front will arrive around sunset Sunday with additional scattered showers and storms.
At the moment, the severe weather potential remains very low as models point to a lack of moisture and instability, but a couple of storms, especially toward the Laurel Highlands may contain sub-severe hail and strong winds by Sunday afternoon and evening. There will be a break in precipitation for most of Sunday night as a dry slot moves in behind the cold front.
High temperatures and rain chances in the area on Sunday
KDKA Weather Center
High temperatures on Monday will likely occur at midnight following the frontal passage with a colder and blustery day. There is an increasing potential for high winds through the morning to early afternoon hours of Monday as the low pressure to our northeast rapidly intensifies and strong jet stream energy from aloft mixes down to the surface. Models currently indicate gusts of 30-40mph, but higher gusts of 50mph can’t be ruled out in the Laurel Highlands and the Ridges.
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Wind gusts early next week
KDKA Weather Center
The area of low pressure will likely stall to our northeast until Wednesday night this week. Cold air aloft moving over the Great Lakes will lead to several mostly cloudy days with lake effect showers. We cannot rule out some wet snowflakes or some graupel, especially during the evening hours of Monday and Tuesday for parts of Northwest PA, but significant accumulation is not expected due to relatively warm ground temperatures. A gradual warming trend is expected to ensue by the end of next week.
7-day forecast: October 12, 2024
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Forgotten frontier: How Pittsburgh shaped America’s July 4th
We take you inside Fort Pitt Museum’s “Pittsburgh’s Revolution” exhibit to show how a frontier fort became a key in America’s path to independence.
Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July traditions are rooted in centuries of American history, and Fort Pitt Museum sits at the heart of that story.
Located in Point State Park at the confluence of the city’s three rivers, the museum traces western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the early expansion of the United States.
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An exhibit you don’t want to miss
Inside, the “Pittsburgh’s Revolution” exhibit spotlights how this frontier outpost helped shape the Revolutionary War and the push for independence. Rare artifacts, detailed maps and personal stories walk visitors through a time when control of Fort Pitt meant control of the West, giving colonists a crucial foothold in the struggle against British rule. The exhibit also emphasizes the diverse communities at the Point, including soldiers, Indigenous nations, traders and settlers, whose lives intersected in ways that still echo in Pittsburgh’s identity today.
For modern visitors, the museum offers an immersive experience that connects familiar July 4 images with the realities of life on the 18th‑century frontier. Families can explore galleries that explain how supplies moved through Pittsburgh to support the Continental Army, how diplomacy unfolded with Native nations, and how everyday people navigated a world in conflict. It turns Independence Day from a single date on the calendar into an ongoing story that started along these rivers and radiated outward.
As America marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Fort Pitt’s “Fourth at the Fort” programming brings that history into the present with flag ceremonies, living history encampments and hands‑on activities in Point State Park.
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For Pittsburghers looking to go beyond fireworks, a visit to Fort Pitt Museum offers a reminder that Independence Day here is not only about celebration, but about standing on the ground where American history was made.
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Pittsburgh officials are partnering with a nonprofit to provide a unique way to thank veterans for their service while getting a grand look at the Steel City.
A 90-foot Ferris wheel dubbed the Salute to Service Wheel will be spinning on the North Shore from Wednesday through Sunday.
It’s provided by Piatt Companies and Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty with half of ticket sale proceeds going to Veterans Leadership Program.
First launched in 1982, VLP helps veterans navigate life’s transitions. Efforts include wellness services, housing, career development and various support programs.
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Mayor Corey O’Connor, parks and recreation director Eric Sloan, Piatt Companies CEO Lucas Piatt and representatives from the Veterans Leadership Program are expected to host a grand opening celebration Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. at North Shore Drive and Art Rooney Avenue and take the first rides.
It is part of Pittsburgh’s Independence Day celebration.
Tickets are on sale now and cost $11.20, including a $1.20 service fee. They can be found at pittsburghpa.gov.
Bookings are in hour intervals from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday and from 2-8 p.m. Sunday.
Riders smaller than 48 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult.
