State College, PA – Thunderstorms are set to disrupt midweek plans across central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, bringing a high risk for heavy rain, lightning, and brief gusty winds during the afternoon commute.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop after 11 a.m. Wednesday, with an 80% chance of precipitation and possible rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch. Calm morning conditions will give way to southwest winds near 5 mph, and storms could intensify quickly. Residents in Centre, Mifflin, and Clinton counties should monitor local alerts, especially for flooded roadways and delays along I-99 and Route 322.
Outdoor activities and midday errands should be wrapped up before late morning to avoid being caught in sudden downpours. Lightning will pose a hazard for school sports practices and evening community events, and temporary power outages are possible.
The threat tapers Wednesday night but could linger into Thursday with additional showers possible. More updates are expected as the storm system approaches, with the highest storm risk holding until early Wednesday evening.
Five Day State College, PA Forecast
- Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m., then sunny. High 90°F, low 68°F.
- Wednesday: Thunderstorms after 11 a.m. High 87°F, low 67°F.
- Thursday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High 87°F, low 62°F.
- Friday: Sunny. High 88°F, low 64°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and hot. High 89°F, low 66°F.
