Severe weather swept through the Pittsburgh area on Friday , leading to flash flooding and water rescues.
Amid the Friday rush hour, heavy rains produced flooding in multiple communities in Allegheny County, including Monroeville and Rankin. Parts of Westmoreland County, including Greensburg and Jeannette, were also impacted by the storms.
KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin said about 3 inches of rain fell across the two counties over 90 minutes Friday evening.
The weather also led to a rain delay for the Pirates' game against the Phillies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Vehicle trapped in rapidly rising water in Pittsburgh area
A vehicle was nearly completely submerged in water on the Tri-Boro Expressway in Monroville after flooding from heavy rain covered the road in