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Flood Advisory Issued Locally As Snow Brings Turnpike To Halt In Higher Elevations

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A rainy, wet day prompted a Flood Advisory for several parts of the area, while a snowstorm slowed traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in other parts of the region.

The National Weather Service issued the Flood Advisory for Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties until 12:15 a.m. Tuesday.

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"This is primarily for some of the rain that has and continues to fall, and to keep a close eye on streams and creeks for any possible rises in those levels," said KDKA Chief Meteorologist Jeff Verszyla.

There was some minor road flooding in parts of Washington County, but that has since subsided.

Also, late Monday afternoon, there were reports the Bathtub area of the Parkway East flooded, but by 6 p.m., traffic was moving through that area again.

The overnight hours will give way to cloudy but still mild conditions Tuesday.

"Temperature is 35 in Pittsburgh. That will hold steady overnight tonight; it won't be dropping. Still could see a spotty sprinkle or two and maybe a wet snowflake mixed in in the higher elevations, but really, very little will occur overnight tonight," Verszyla said.

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That's a contrast to earlier in the day when traffic came to a standstill on the Pennsylvania Turnpike due to the snow.

Up to four inches of snow fell between the Somerset and Bedford exits. Traffic was slow going in some areas and not moving in others.

Drivers heading eastbound found themselves stuck after a jack-knifed tractor trailer on the westbound side snarled traffic.

Speed limits were reduced to 45 miles per hour, and the Turnpike Commission advised drivers to check conditions before heading out.

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