STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Pennsylvania commuters face a soggy stretch this week as rounds of rain and thunderstorms push into Centre County. Travel on I-99 could become slick by Thursday evening as showers intensify, raising the risk of ponding and reduced visibility. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and avoid flooded lanes.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, widespread storms are expected to develop Tuesday and Wednesday, peaking Thursday into Thursday night. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are likely, with heavier totals possible in thunderstorms. The agency warns of difficult driving conditions during the evening rush and the potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Showers are expected to linger into Friday, keeping skies cloudy and travel damp. Temperatures will remain mild through midweek, reaching the mid-70s each afternoon before dipping into the low 60s at night. While no early fall chill is expected yet, meteorologists note cooler mornings may arrive by the weekend.
Residents should charge devices, check storm drains, and keep an eye on changing alerts as the unsettled pattern continues. Outdoor events and high school sports may see weather delays, especially Thursday night.
Showers taper into Saturday before partly sunny skies return Sunday and Monday. More unsettled weather could develop by early next week.
Five Day Forecast for State College, PA
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 75. Rainfall up to a quarter inch.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers, high near 76. Cloudy skies continue.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 74. Heaviest rain Thursday night.
- Friday: Chance of showers, high near 75. Cloudy and damp.
- Saturday: Partly sunny with showers early, high near 78. Drying trend by evening.
