The Monday night football matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1) and Cleveland Browns (1-0) is set to conclude Week 2 of the NFL season at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on ABC.

The official weather forecast for Pittsburgh, PA is as follows: there is a slight chance of rain showers expected before 7 pm. After that, the skies are anticipated to become mostly clear, with a nighttime low temperature of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind is forecasted to come from the northwest at speeds ranging from 3 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is relatively low, at 20%.

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While there is a slight risk of rain, it may pose some challenges for field conditions. However, the temperature is expected to be a comfortable 50°F, suggesting that the weather should not significantly affect gameplay due to temperature-related factors. It’s worth noting, though, that there will be strong winds, which could potentially impact passing and special teams plays during the game.

The weather forecast for Pittsburgh on Monday suggests that it might not be ideal, with cloudy conditions throughout the day and a slight chance of showers here and there. The highest chance of showers is expected between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., which shouldn’t directly impact the game but could affect field conditions a couple of hours before kickoff.

The daytime high is predicted to be 73°F, with a low of 51°F. There’s an overall 40% chance of rain, and winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Fortunately, the outlook for the three or four hours during the game appears to be better than the overall day in Pittsburgh. There’s just a 2% chance of rain during the game, although the earlier showers could make the field slippery. Wind gusts may reach up to 12 mph during the game, which is notable but not extreme.

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Given the weather conditions, there might be a slightly stronger emphasis on the running game compared to if the game were played in a dome. However, AFC North teams are accustomed to adverse weather, so it shouldn’t significantly impact the game.