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Strong winds overnight, more sunshine for Monday

PITTSBURGH — Clear but chilly this evening, cold overnight with lows around the freezing mark. Gusty winds are possible tonight along the ridges with gusts up to 30-40 m.p.h., and higher gusts are likely Monday night in this area.

More sunshine for Monday with a few clouds mixing in. It should also be warmer with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. An easterly wind will keep areas along the ridges windy, gusts Monday night into Tuesday could reach up to 40-50 mph in the Uniontown and Connellsville area along Rt.119 in Fayette county including the Latrobe and Ligonier area along ridges in Westmoreland county.

Clouds for Tuesday morning with rain developing before midday, cooler with highs in the mid to upper 50s. A few showers are possible Wednesday morning before this system clears, winds from the southwest will push temperatures to the low 60s. Sunny but cooler Thursday, temperatures will only make it to the low to mid-50s with more sunshine for Friday.

Stay with Severe Weather Team 11 for the very latest on the forecast and a look at the potential high winds along the ridges tonight and Monday night.

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