State College, Pennsylvania – A round of heat-driven thunderstorms is set to impact central Pennsylvania by Tuesday afternoon, potentially snarling travel and disrupting outdoor plans across the region. Showers and storms are most likely after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with temperatures peaking near 87°F in State College.
According to the National Weather Service, calm winds and mostly sunny skies will give way to scattered storms Tuesday afternoon, followed by a cloudy evening with a low around 69°F. Rain chances hold at 30%, but localized downpours may briefly impact Route 322 and I-99 corridors during peak commute hours.
Wednesday brings another round of showers and possibly stronger thunderstorms, especially between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., with rain chances climbing to 70%. Highs remain near 86°F, and storm impacts may linger into Wednesday night. While rainfall amounts should stay under an inch, heavy bursts are possible under isolated cells.
Heading into the weekend, Thursday appears dry during the day, but storm chances return Thursday night and Friday, with a 60% chance of showers Friday evening. While no widespread severe weather is expected, residents should stay alert for pop-up storms and temporary flooding on local roads.
⚠️ Tip: Keep phones charged and check for NWS alerts before driving, especially in the afternoon and evening hours this week.
🗓️ FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR STATE COLLEGE (JULY 15–JULY 20):
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F. Showers and storms likely after 2 p.m.
- Wednesday: High 86°F. Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. into evening.
- Thursday: High 88°F. Dry day, chance of evening showers.
- Friday: High 86°F. Showers likely after 2 p.m.
- Saturday: High 83°F. Partly sunny, chance of showers. Warmer, humid weekend pattern begins.
