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UPDATE FOR LOCK TRIP:

Fortunately, most of the recent rains in the Pittsburgh region have fallen south of the city, into the Monongahela watershed. When I did the scouting trip up to the lock, the level was 9.7 on the gauge at Lock 5; that is a normal level, as this is a commercially navigable section of river. Today at noon, the gauge is roughly the same as the day I scouted. Scattered showers have been predicted for the region, so I would encourage folks to bring a rain jacket. I will be at the launch, rain or shine tomorrow morning. I will continue to monitor the weather and water levels. I spoke to the lock around noon today, and things are operational there as usual, and they are aware of our plan.