Flood Advisory Updated

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Flood Advisory issued April 6 at 10:57AM EDT until April 8 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...

Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.

.River levels are expected to remain high through the middle of the
week as reservoirs make necessary releases. No additional flooding
is forecast.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela
Parking Wharf.
At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the North Shore riverwalk
between the stadiums.
At 19.5 feet, The Monongahela Parking Wharf is completely flooded.
At 20.0 feet, Water is up to one foot deep in the lower areas of
the North Shore Riverwalk.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.8 feet
Thursday morning.
- Action stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

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