Alertes en vigueurEast Hills, Pittsburgh, PA

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Pennsylvania Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County. .Heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours led to rises in the streams and tributaries south of Pittsburgh. With rainfall continuing, there remains some uncertainty in whether the Point at Pittsburgh will exceed Action stage. If storms over WV move through faster, the crest at Pittsburgh could be lower.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Ohio River at Pittsburgh.
When: From this afternoon to Friday evening.
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.
Additional Details: - At 3:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is projected to rise to a crest of 18.5 to 19.0 feet tomorrow evening. - Action stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM EDT.