State College, PA – Drivers and weekend planners in central Pennsylvania should brace for drenching thunderstorms and possible street flooding Sunday afternoon as storm chances spike to 90% after 2 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a mix of showers and storms will develop late morning Sunday, with widespread thunderstorm activity likely into the evening. Calm winds will shift southerly around 6 mph, raising humidity and triggering heavy downpours. Rainfall totals could exceed a quarter inch in some spots, especially near I-99 and low-lying areas in Centre County.
Localized street flooding, brief power outages, and outdoor event cancellations are possible. Residents are urged to avoid driving through high water and to secure outdoor items before storms begin. Rain chances remain elevated into Sunday night, tapering after 5 a.m.
Looking Ahead: The Week in Focus
Monday brings a brief break, with only a 30% chance of isolated storms after 11 a.m. under partly sunny skies and a high near 87°F. Monday night stays mostly clear with lows around 64°F.
Tuesday is the brightest spot of the week, with sunshine and a high near 89°F. But the summer calm doesn’t last — storms return Wednesday afternoon (40% chance), with a higher risk of widespread rain Thursday and Friday (60% each day).
📆 Five-Day Forecast: State College, PA
- Sunday: High 86°F – Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. (90%)
- Monday: High 87°F – 30% chance of storms after 11 a.m., partly sunny
- Tuesday: High 89°F – Sunny, no rain expected
- Wednesday: High 89°F – 40% chance of storms after 2 p.m., mostly sunny
- Thursday: High 89°F – Showers and storms likely (60%), partly sunny
