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Flood Warning Continues For Washington County

Updated: 8:09 am EDT May 5, 2009

Following heavy rains on Monday, the only surrounding county under a flood warning is Washington County.

As of early Monday, flood warnings had been issued for Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Greene and Fayette counties.

The flood warning for Allegheny County lasted until about 10 p.m. Warnings remained in effect for Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties until about 11:30 p.m.

Channel 11 meteorologist Scott Harbaugh said high water would be an issue in several areas along the Monongahela River.

Water is expected to be above flood stage early Tuesday near Point Marion, Grays Landing, Fayette City, Charleroi and Elizabeth.

There is also a flood advisory for the Ohio River in Pittsburgh. High water will overtake the Mon Wharf Parking area Monday night through Tuesday evening.

Flood stage at the wharf is 18 feet. The current expected flood crest is at 20.5 feet during the day on Tuesday.

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Julie Bologna
Julie Bologna is the chief meteorologist for Channel 11 News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m.
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Pretty nice weekend headed our way...
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low of 40. Winds: W 5-10 mph.
Saturday: Sun and clouds. High of 55. Winds: SW/NW 5-10 mph.
Sunday: Sun and clouds. High of 55.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers possible. High of 53.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers possible. High of 57.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers possible, cooler. High of 49.

3 - Day Forecast
Fri
Mostly Cloudy
50
Sat
Partly Sunny
55
Sun
Partly Sunny
55
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Pretty nice weekend headed our way...
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low of 40. Winds: W 5-10 mph.
Saturday: Sun and clouds. High of 55. Winds: SW/NW 5-10 mph.
Sunday: Sun and clouds. High of 55.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers possible. High of 53.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers possible. High of 57.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers possible, cooler. High of 49.

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Julie is the chief meteorologist for Channel 11 News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. on WPXI and Channel 11 News on Fox 53 at 10. Full Story ››


Mike can be seen weekdays on Channel 11 Morning News and during Channel 11 News at Noon. Full Story ››


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