State College, Pa. – A surge of hot, stormy air will bring showers and thunderstorms to central Pennsylvania Saturday afternoon, with highs pushing 87°F and a 70% chance of rain disrupting outdoor plans across Centre County.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, storms are expected after 2 p.m. Saturday, with the highest rain chances between 2 and 5 p.m. Southeast winds will increase to 5–8 mph. While rainfall totals should stay below a tenth of an inch, locally higher amounts are possible in stronger cells.
Drivers along Route 322 and I-99 should anticipate slick roads and reduced visibility during storm activity. Residents should avoid flooded intersections and use caution during potential downpours. Saturday night will bring additional showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m., followed by patchy fog developing after 4 a.m.
Sunday offers only a brief break, with a 20% chance of late-day storms returning after 5 p.m. Temperatures will remain high, near 87°F. More significant storm activity returns Monday night into Tuesday, with an increasing risk for afternoon thunderstorms heading into early July.
🌤 5-Day Forecast for State College (June 28–July 2):
- Saturday: Showers & storms likely after 2 p.m., high 87°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, slight evening storm chance, high 87°F
- Monday: Storms likely after 2 p.m., high 88°F
- Tuesday: Afternoon thunderstorms again possible, high 85°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and dry, high near 84°F
