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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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Mike LaPoint
Meteorologist Mike LaPoint can be seen weekdays on Channel 11 Morning News and during Channel 11 News at Noon.
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Winter Storm Warning in effect today. Snow will break out during the day Tuesday and continue on and off through Wednesday. 6"-10" of snow is possible by Wednesday evening across much of the area.


Today: Snow developing; wintry mix possible south of I-70. High of 31. Winds: E 5-10 mph.
Tonight:Snow. Heavy at times. Low of 18. Wind: E 5-10 mph.
Wednesday: Periods of snow tapering to snow showers, windy..blowing/drifting snow possible. High of 20.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers possible, breezy...blowing/drifting snow possible. High of 29.
Friday: Mostly cloudy. High of 30.
Saturday: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. High of 28.

3 - Day Forecast
Tue
Snow
31
Wed
Snow
20
Thu
Snow Showers
29
Allegheny County

Winter Storm Warning in effect today. Snow will break out during the day Tuesday and continue on and off through Wednesday. 6"-10" of snow is possible by Wednesday evening across much of the area.


Today: Snow developing; wintry mix possible south of I-70. High of 31. Winds: E 5-10 mph.
Tonight:Snow. Heavy at times. Low of 18. Wind: E 5-10 mph.
Wednesday: Periods of snow tapering to snow showers, windy..blowing/drifting snow possible. High of 20.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers possible, breezy...blowing/drifting snow possible. High of 29.
Friday: Mostly cloudy. High of 30.
Saturday: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. High of 28.

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