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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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Kevin Benson
Kevin Benson joined WPXI-TV / Channel 11 in September 1987 as a weekend weathercaster. He co-anchors Channel 11 Saturday and Sunday morning news and reports the weather for the 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday news.
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The weather for this weekend is looking good!


Saturday: Mostly sunny, milder. High of 62.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. High of 65.

Monday: Mostly sunny. High of 67.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, showers possible. High of 59.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High of 53.

3 - Day Forecast
Sat
Sunny
62
Sun
Sunny
65
Mon
Sunny
67
Allegheny County

The weather for this weekend is looking good!


Saturday: Mostly sunny, milder. High of 62.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. High of 65.

Monday: Mostly sunny. High of 67.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, showers possible. High of 59.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High of 53.

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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 ››


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Kevin is the Storm Team 11 meteorologist and co-anchor for Channel 11 News Saturday Morning and Channel 11 News Sunday Morning. Full Story ››


Scott is a meteorologist for Severe Weather Team 11 and PCNC. Full Story ››