STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Central Pennsylvania drivers may face wet roads and reduced visibility through Thursday night as heavy showers push across the region. Motorists along U.S. Route 322 and I-99 should prepare for slowdowns, ponding, and possible lightning delays by the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms could develop late Thursday afternoon before tapering by early Friday. Rainfall may reach three-quarters of an inch in localized spots, though flooding risks remain limited. Calm winds turn southwest at 5 mph Thursday, keeping conditions humid.
Friday marks a transition day with clouds lingering and highs near 76. Winds will shift northwest, ushering in drier and more stable air by afternoon. Saturday looks cooler but mostly dry, with highs around 74 and only a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m.
Sunday brings a bright start to October with highs pushing near 78 under partly sunny skies. Monday night cools back into the upper 50s before another sunny stretch Tuesday with highs in the mid-70s. Residents planning fall festivals, football games, or travel into the Allegheny Mountains can expect mostly favorable conditions after Friday evening.
Travelers should charge devices and leave extra time Thursday as storms pass through. Conditions ease heading into the weekend, but drivers should remain alert for slick spots late Friday.
More stable, classic fall weather is expected into the first days of October. Additional advisories will be issued if storm chances increase early next week.
Five Day Forecast for State College, PA
- Thursday: Showers, storms after 5 p.m., high near 73.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 76.
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers after 2 p.m., high 74.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 78.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 78.
