PITTSBURGH, PA – The National Weather Service has placed multiple regions in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania under a flood watch as a significant weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall over the next several days.
The advisory, effective from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning, includes areas such as Pittsburgh, Zanesville, and Morgantown. Forecasts indicate a high likelihood of at least an inch of rain, with some locations potentially seeing up to 4 inches. Given already saturated ground and high water levels in creeks and rivers, localized flooding is a major concern.
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Meteorologists predict rain will begin Wednesday night, with the heaviest downpours expected Thursday morning. Communities near the Ohio and Allegheny Rivers are particularly vulnerable to rising water levels.
Authorities are urging residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to remain alert and prepare for potential flooding. Drivers are strongly advised to avoid water-covered roads, and those in at-risk zones should be ready for possible evacuation notices if conditions worsen .