State College, Pennsylvania – Heavy rain and wind are on the way for Central Pennsylvania, with State College expected to see the worst by Tuesday night. A 100% chance of rain will move in after 2 a.m. Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing potential flooding and dangerous driving conditions, especially along Route 322 and surrounding low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, steady rain will begin late Tuesday and continue through Wednesday with gusts reaching 20 mph. Rainfall could total between a half and three quarters of an inch by Wednesday afternoon. Patchy fog will develop overnight into early Wednesday, reducing visibility for morning commuters.
Showers will linger into Thursday and Friday, keeping the region damp heading into the weekend. High temperatures will hover in the upper 50s to low 70s through Saturday, with a return to sunnier conditions expected by Sunday. Winds will remain light for most of the week, aside from brief gusts Wednesday.
Residents should secure outdoor items, keep flashlights and chargers ready, and plan for slower travel midweek. Those living near streams or flood-prone roads should remain alert.
Five-Day Summer Weather Preview for State College:
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 71°F. Rain begins late.
- Wednesday: Rainy and cooler, high of 59°F. Fog develops late.
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high 73°F.
- Friday: Showers likely after 2 p.m., high near 71°F.
- Saturday: Slight chance of rain early, then partly cloudy with highs near 70°F.
