Stormy Days Continue

Hot, humid, and stormy conditions are expected to remain in place across the Commonwealth through the end of the week. Wednesday featured a tropical air mass in place, with dew points in the low to mid 70s, and high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and low 90s. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms rolled through from Northwest to Southeast, spreading heavy rain, plentiful lightning, and strong gusty winds. Multiple locations in central Pennsylvania reported flash flooding overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, as training thunderstorms dropped over 2 inches of rainfall.

Thursday will be a wash, rinse, repeat day, with temperatures soaring into the 80s and 90s statewide, and dew points ranging from the upper 60s to mid 70s. Another round of strong gusty thunderstorms is expected to move into the Commonwealth later on this afternoon, between 3 and 10pm. Storms could also produce another round of isolated flash flooding. Be sure to practice best flash flood safety when encountering any standing or flowing waters. Turn Around Don’t Drown! Have a way to access weather alerts this afternoon for both the severe weather and flash flood risks.

Friday will see little change for most of the Commonwealth, with storms still expected across the Pittsburgh metro area. The locations that have the best chance for some relief will be in Northeast Pennsylvania, where dew points can fall back into the 50s. Saturday will be a much nicer day, with dropping dew points, and drier conditions. These drier and more comfortable conditions will persist through the remainder of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Be sure to get outside and enjoy!