Results for: Allegheny County

Gusty showers, with wind gusts of up to 50 mph, are expected in Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, and Greene counties until 10:15 p.m. tonight, according to a report issued by the National Weather Service at 9:09 p.m. Residents are advised to take precautions and seek shelter in a building if outdoors. The affected areas include Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Wheeling, Moon Township, and other locations in these counties. The weather service has also issued safety tips for driving in heavy rain, including maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles, slowing down, and avoiding flooded areas.

U.S. Representative Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat representing the Pittsburgh area, has secured a strong lead in the mail-in ballot count for her reelection bid. Allegheny County, which makes up 90% of Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, has tabulated the majority of mail-in ballots, showing Lee ahead of her challenger Bhavini Patel by a margin of 55% to 45%. This puts Lee in a favorable position to retain her seat, despite historically performing weaker among mail-in voters.