Heavy rainfall Friday evening has prompted evacuations in some communities in the Pittsburgh region.

The National Weather Service in Moon said that just before 6:30 p.m., emergency management reported flash flooding as a result of 2 to 3 inches of rain in multiple areas, including Pitcairn, Murrysville and Export. The NWS said evacuations were underway in Plum and Monroeville.

And according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the weather has closed several state roadways to close:

- Route 48 (Mosside Boulevard) between Haymaker Road and Route 130 in the Municipality of Monroeville due to flooding and downed utilities.

- Route 48 (Mosside Boulevard) between Route 130 and Wall Avenue in the Municipality of Monroeville and North Versailles Township due to downed utilities.

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