Pittsburgh Weather: Potentially Damaging Winds Expected This Weekend

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A blustery Sunday is in store with a high wind warning in effect from Sunday at 7 a.m. through Monday at 7 a.m.

Temperatures will rise overnight into Sunday morning, reaching the lower to mid-50s before they quickly start to fall again Sunday afternoon.

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Another round of rain arrives late Saturday evening and will wind down Sunday morning.

A strong cold front swings in Sunday pushing winds as high as 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph possible.

Duquesne Light says they conducted equipment checks and ensured supplies are readily available in anticipation of the heavy winds. They are also scheduling additional crews in case there are power outages.

FirstEnergy secured additional line and forestry resources for the weekend.

Monday will bring a return to sunshine with much calmer winds.

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