Stormy Days Continue

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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!

Severe Weather Chances

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The last 24 hours featured conditions building up to today’s severe weather risk. High dew points were ushered in this morning setting up a moist environment for storm development alongside high amounts of energy needed for thunderstorms.

 

State College is in a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms, although the bulk of forecasted shower and storms is set to take place well east of University Park. Expect rain and thunder after 6 pm tonight with a mainly wind driven risk. Damaging wind gusts capable of downing branches are expected and anyone in the risk area should remain weather aware.

 

Looking beyond today, State College remains in an active weather pattern for the next 48 hours. The area will remain under a Storm Prediction Center risk through the end of Thursday, which features the largest area of severe storm risk in Pennsylvania for the whole week. Early model guidance is unclear on if the Penn State Football home opener against Marshall’s Thundering Herd will remain dry, however the scale is leaning in favor of clear conditions at kick off.

Overcast Today, Unsettled Stretch Awaits

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The Commonwealth is coming off a beautiful weekend, with above average temperatures and partly sunny conditions. Clouds developed overnight, with spotty showers spanning the region throughout the early morning.

Conditions are currently very humid, with overcast skies and seasonable temperatures. Heavy downpours are still impacting the northern section of Pennsylvania.

Looking ahead, the weather conditions are looking to be tumultuous, with severe storms possible throughout multiple days this week. These storms will be fueled by rising temperatures and humidity that will intensify mid-week.

Cool and Rainy Conditions Continue

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Below average temperatures have been in place over the past few days. In addition, these past few days have been very wet and rainy. The combination of cooler temperatures and wet conditions have made these past few days unbearable, and things are not going to get much better.

Today, below average temperatures will continue. The chance for some light, passing showers will be in place throughout most of the day. Also, winds will be gusty at times, but nothing that will cause any damage.

As far as tomorrow and the next few days go, we will have a small warm up in temperatures. However, the rain will be steady throughout the day rather than just a few passing showers possible like today. A gradual temperature increase over the next few days will persist.

Temperatures Slightly Cooler This Week

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Over the weekend, we experienced rainy conditions and cooler temperatures after a mild Friday and later part of last week. Rain enveloped Pennsylvania on Saturday, making for soggy conditions, before a cloudy and cooler Sunday. On Monday, temperatures reached the high 60s and low 70s throughout the Commonwealth with sunny conditions.

Today, Central Pennsylvania will experience slightly cooler temperatures with cloudy conditions and occasional rain showers, with high temperatures reaching the upper 50s. The Eastern and Western portions of Pennsylvania being slightly warmer with temperatures reaching the low 60s. This is ahead of more rain we will experience tomorrow as a low pressure system works its way east, bringing with it a washout for your Wednesday with cooler temperatures.

Later in the week, we can expect cooler temperatures, with highs hovering right around 50 degrees as colder air from Canada works its way southward. Spotty rain chances are expected on Friday, after sunny conditions on Thursday.

Is Today the Best Day in April?!?!?

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Despite a cold morning, Pennsylvania is starting the week with very pleasant conditions. Temperatures today will be about average and skies will see abundant sunshine. All in all, Monday will be a great day to get outdoors.

It’s especially important to soak up the sun today because it’s going to go away. Tuesday will see scattered showers and overcast skies, though the main rain event will come on Wednesday. A cold front will move through PA on hump day, bringing consistent rain and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will also be dropping below average after the passage of the cold front.

Comfortable conditions will return to the Commonwealth by this weekend.

Sunny… But Not for Long

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A cold front that moved through the area last weekend dropped temperatures. But temperatures have been steadily increasing throughout the week. State College has been in between areas of high and low pressure so winds have been on the higher side.

Temperatures are back into the 70s today. Winds are relatively lighter than they have been throughout the week. Expect mostly sunny conditions and a great day!

A cold front is going to move through the State College region over the weekend. Expect temperatures to drop significantly again. Throughout the weekend expect wet conditions.

Temperatures Rising Once Again

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The past 24 hours have seen times of sun and clouds, with temperatures returning from cooler back up to more seasonable average. The region saw some scattered showers this morning, followed by clearing later this morning.

As we head throughout the rest of the day today, the Commonwealth should expect more warming temperatures to above seasonal averages. We’re also expecting mostly to partly sunny skies to continue as we head throughout the rest of the day and into tomorrow.

Looking ahead, temperatures will continue to remain considerably above average for the rest of the week, with isolated showers possible on Thursday and Friday. As for the weekend, the region should expect more sustained rain possibly followed by cooler temperatures to start the weekend.

Warmup Expected This Week

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Over the weekend, we experienced a large temperature drop. Highs throughout the Commonwealth reached nearly 80 degrees on Saturday, with temperatures hovering around 60 degrees for highs on Sunday after a cold front moved through. On Monday, we experienced very below average temperatures, with highs around the Commonwealth only reaching the mid 40s. Even some snow showers occurred in the Northwestern portion of Pennsylvania.

Today we should see temperatures warm up to the high 50s and low 60s, so slightly closer to average compared to the past couple days. Clouds should build throughout the area today with rain showers expected in the overnight hours.

Later in the week, temperatures will build as a ridge starts to move in throughout the Eastern US. Highs Wednesday through Friday will reach the low-to-mid 70s, with dry conditions expected. Over the weekend, temperatures will decrease and rain will move in during the overnight hours on Friday and throughout the day on Saturday.

Cold Conditions Start the Week

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Winter has returned to the Commonwealth for a brief period early this week, with temperatures 15 to 20 degrees below average across much of the state. These frosty conditions arrived behind a cold front this weekend, which created a large swing in temperatures from well above average at the end of last week to well below average now. Temperatures could even dip below freezing in some areas of PA tonight bringing about a chance of snow flurries.

Conditions start to return to average as the week progresses. A low pressure system will pass through the state on Tuesday evening, bringing light rain showers. After this system passes, we shouldn’t see any additional precipitation until Friday evening.