U.S. Open weather updates: Latest news as rain brings out delay during Round 4 at Oakmont

Teddy Ricketson

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The 2025 U.S. Open is being held at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh. It is a beautiful course and is one of the most challenging that the competitors will play all year. 

The Oakmont Country Club has hosted the U.S. Open before and is set to host the event every seven years for the foreseeable future. The potential issue with trusting a location as close to Pittsburgh as Oakmont is situated, there is a high chance of rain or storms. Pittsburgh averages 154 days of rain per year, which ranks as the eighth-most in the country. 

The first round of the 2025 U.S. Open went off without a hitch. The second, third and fourth rounds of action weren't so lucky. Here's what you need to know.

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Weather updates for Round 4 of the 2025 U.S. Open

All times ET.

6:15 p.m.: The rain has returned, albeit not nearly as intensely as it had been before. The golfers will keep their place atop the watery surface, at least for the time being.

5:40 p.m.: And mercifully, we're back to action from Oakmont.

4:55 p.m.: The squeegees are out and about as the grounds crew attempts to soak up the saturation that has built up on the surface. According to NBC's broadcast, the weather has improved enough for players to return to the grass to practice. The hope among tournament organizers is that action resumes at 5:40 p.m. ET. That would give golfers about three hours to finish the round before the sun goes down.

4:45 p.m.: The rain continues to stream down at Oakmont. The deluge doesn't appear to be letting up. We could be on the sideline for a good while.

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4:00 p.m.: There it is! The caution comes out and golfers will head to the clubhouse as water pools onto the track. Get ready to bunker down for another untimely weather delay.

3:50 p.m.: It seems a matter of when, not if, a weather delay will take place. After all, this isn't the most promising sight; a flash flood warning is in effect until 6:30 p.m. ET across much of the Pittsburgh area, including Plum, Oakmont's hometown.

3:35 p.m.: Storm clouds continue to loom over Oakmont as the fourth round gets underway. The first four holes went off without a hitch. But based on the way the sky looks, that won't be the case for long. Pittsburgh's WTAE claims there is a 63 percent chance that rain will descend upon the hollowed ground. It would keep in line with the weather that's taken place throughout the weekend.

Weather updates for Round 3 of the 2025 U.S. Open

All times ET. 

4:05 p.m. -- The rain has begun on Saturday afternoon at Oakmont, but there is no electricity in the area. The players will play through the rain for now.

8:45 a.m. -- Round 2 was able to wrap up action early Saturday morning, and Round 3 kicks off at 9:12 a.m. However, weather is once again set to play a factor on Saturday, and there could be more delays at Oakmont. 

Weather updates for Round 2 of the 2025 U.S. Open.

All times ET. 

10:11 p.m. -- Round 2 play will resume at 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday morning, with Round 3 play beginning around 9 a.m. ET.

8:20 p.m. -- The rain began pouring in the early evening to prevent the second round from concluding. Thirteen golfers still must finish their second round early on Saturday before the third round begins.

4:15 p.m. -- The concern now has become if there will be lightning in the area that would cause the golfers to be forced inside. 

3:33 p.m. -- Videoboards around the course started showing a message warning of inclement weather on the way. The signs read, "dangerous weather is approaching. Prepare to take shelter or return to your vehicles."

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Oakmont weather forecast for remainder of 2025 U.S. Open

Here is a look at the weather forecast for the remaining two rounds of the 2025 U.S. Open via AccuWeather. 

Friday, June 13 -- Round Two

  • High: 81
  • Wind: 6 mph
  • Chance of rain: 49%-61%

The next few hours of the second round on Friday could get interesting. The wind is only expected to blow at six mph and gust only a little stronger than that. There is at least a 49% chance of rain each hour that the round is expected to last. 

Saturday, June 14 -- Round Three

  • High: 74
  • Real Feel: 82
  • Chance of rain: 88%
  • Wind: 5 mph

The weather description for the day reads, "Variable cloudiness with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; not as warm but humid; a lightning delay cannot be ruled out at the golf tournament."

Looking at the afternoon specifically, there is a 65% chance of rain with an updated description of, "Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm." 

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Sunday, June 15-- Final Round

  • High: 74
  • Real Feel: 78
  • Chance of rain: 88%
  • Wind: 7 mph

The weather description for Sunday is, "Cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; outdoor plans can be impacted on Father's Day." 

For the afternoon when the U.S. Open should be winding down, the weather description reads, "Cloudy, a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; humid."

Teddy Ricketson

Teddy Ricketson is a Digital Content Producer at The Sporting News. He joined the team in 2024 after spending the last three years writing for Vox Media as part of its DK Nation/Network team. Teddy does his best to support the South Carolina Gamecocks and Carolina Panthers, but tends to have more fun cheering on the Atlanta Braves. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, Brooke, and their two dogs, Bo and Hootie.