Stephen Cropper

Pittsburgh

Chief Meteorologist at WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Thunderstorms possible Thursday evening

3 weeks ago | wpxi.com | Stephen Cropper

PITTSBURGH — Scattered showers and slow-moving thunderstorms will disrupt your plans through the evening, so check the Severe Weather Team 11 forecast before heading out. Storms will bring the threat for damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours which could create localized flooding. Watch for ponding of water on roadways and in poor drainage areas. You’ll need the umbrella again Friday with another round of scattered showers and storms in the area, especially after lunch into Friday evening.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING issued for northern counties

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stephen Cropper

The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for parts of Armstrong, Butler and Clarion counties. Click here to track the storms with LIVE RADAR. The warning is expected to be in place until at least 5:30 p.m.Tune in to Channel 11 News at 5 p.m. as Pittsburgh’s Chief Meteorologist Stephen Cropper breaks down the incoming weather.
Thursday afternoon showers come with chance of damaging winds, heavy downpours

3 weeks ago | wpxi.com | Stephen Cropper

PITTSBURGH — Warm and muggy weather will help to fuel scattered showers and storms on Thursday. A few of the storms could bring strong winds and heavy downpours. There will be many dry hours, but showers and storms will pop up after lunch and into the evening, with the threat of damaging winds before sunset. Another round of strong to severe storms is possible Friday, with wet weather finally moving out after lunch Saturday.
Thursday afternoon showers come with chance of damaging winds, heavy downpours

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stephen Cropper

Warm and muggy weather will help to fuel scattered showers and storms on Thursday. A few of the storms could bring strong winds and heavy downpours. There will be many dry hours, but showers and storms will pop up after lunch and into the evening, with the threat of damaging winds before sunset. Another round of strong to severe storms is possible Friday, with wet weather finally moving out after lunch Saturday.
Summer-like temperatures, hazy skies from wildfire smoke continue on Wednesday

3 weeks ago | wpxi.com | Stephen Cropper

PITTSBURGH — Wednesday will look and feel more like summer, so have a spot to cool off. Temperatures will jump into the upper 80s and humidity will also be on the rise, making it feel a few degrees hotter. Wildfire smoke will give us another day of hazy sunshine and air quality will once again be in the “moderate” range, which could cause problems for those who are unusually sensitive to respiratory ailments.
Scattered showers stick around Saturday, cool winds blow through Sunday

4 weeks ago | wpxi.com | Stephen Cropper

PITTSBURGH — A few scattered showers will stick around through lunchtime Saturday, keeping outdoor plans damp and chilly. Click here to track the rain with live radar. Athletic fields will be wet from overnight rain so grab some extra gear as you head out. Temperatures will struggle to get back near 60 degrees, and 25 mph wind gusts will make it feel even cooler.
Scattered showers stick around Saturday, cool winds blow through Sunday

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stephen Cropper

A few scattered showers will stick around through lunchtime Saturday, keeping outdoor plans damp and chilly. Click here to track the rain with live radar. Athletic fields will be wet from overnight rain so grab some extra gear as you head out. Temperatures will struggle to get back near 60 degrees, and 25 mph wind gusts will make it feel even cooler. Saturday afternoon and evening look dry, but have a jacket or sweatshirt with you as temperatures will fall into the low 50s before midnight.
Wet weather moves in Friday, continues into weekend

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stephen Cropper

Rain returns after lunch Friday and could be steady at times during the afternoon commute and into the evening. A thunderstorm is also possible which could bring heavier downpours, so watch for ponding on roadways. Scattered showers and an isolated storm will continue through lunchtime Saturday, impacting Little League games and outdoor plans, but most of the showers will taper off by Saturday afternoon.
Thursday starts with patchy dense fog; temperatures return to near average by afternoon

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Stephen Cropper

Patchy dense fog will reduce visibility and slow your Thursday morning commute, but it will look and feel more like May by Thursday afternoon. As the fog clears, some sunshine will break through the clouds and temperatures will climb into the low 70s, not far from the average high this time of the year. A stray shower may pop up late afternoon or early evening, but most of your Thursday will be dry.
Rain will slow Wednesday morning commute, but tapers off by early afternoon

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Stephen Cropper

Rain showers will slow your Wednesday morning plans, but the entire day will not be a washout. The rainfall will be steady at times, especially through mid-morning, before tapering to scattered showers through early afternoon. High temperatures will only make it back into the low to mid-60s. It will be breezy too, with 20 mph wind gusts making the damp weather feel even cooler.