Rain is expected today for the Pittsburgh area, followed by cooler temperatures

Rain is in the forecast today for the Pittsburgh area, followed by a drop in temperatures.The most widespread rain is expected from the morning hours through 2 p.m. Thursday. Temperatures will then fall gradually below normal levels.This November has been unseasonably warm and dry so far. To date this is the 8th warmest November on record with a mean temperature of 54.1 degrees. Much cooler air is expected to move in over the next few days following the passage of an area of low pressure and cold front across our area. Rain is developing and becoming widespread with this system. KDKA Weather Center The most widespread rain will occur from sunrise through early afternoon with most areas receiving 0.25-0.5". There will be a dry slot later this evening and overnight with less widespread precipitation as the surface low moves east of the region. However, winds are expected to increase out of the northwest which will transport in so