State College, Pa. – Storms could rattle central Pennsylvania starting Wednesday, with daily rain chances and lingering clouds dominating the rest of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, strong to severe thunderstorms may roll through Wednesday afternoon, bringing damaging winds over 60 mph and hail exceeding one inch in diameter. Though the immediate severe threat is short-lived, the unsettled pattern stretches well into the weekend.
By Thursday and Friday, daily rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely—especially during afternoon and evening hours. PennDOT may issue travel advisories, especially for roads like I-99 and U.S. Route 322, as downpours and brief localized flooding could affect visibility and travel.
Thursday’s highs will sit near 76°F with scattered thunder in the evening, while Friday stays cooler and wetter, topping out at 77°F with a 70% chance of rain. Residents are urged to monitor weather alerts and avoid outdoor plans during storm windows.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday continues the wet trend with showers possible and a high of 62°F. Cooler air finally arrives Sunday and Monday, with mostly sunny skies and highs returning to the mid-60s—marking a return to classic spring conditions.
5-Day Forecast for State College (Wednesday to Sunday):
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 70°F
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely by evening, high 76°F
- Friday: Widespread rain, high 77°F
- Saturday: Chance of showers, high 62°F
- Sunday: Sunny and dry, high 64°F
