State College, Pa. – Drivers, hikers, and anyone with outdoor plans in central Pennsylvania should brace for a stormy start to the weekend. Thunderstorms could begin rolling through the State College area as early as 2 p.m. Friday, bringing localized downpours, slick roads, and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing Friday afternoon, especially along US-322 and surrounding areas. Friday’s high will reach near 86°F, with calm winds and patchy fog early in the day giving way to unstable afternoon conditions. While rainfall totals may stay under a tenth of an inch, stronger storms could bring higher localized amounts and lightning risk.
Saturday looks even more unsettled, with a 40% chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. and highs reaching 88°F. Saturday night into Sunday ramps up the rain threat, especially by Sunday afternoon, where a 70% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms is expected. Sunday’s high will hover around 87°F — ideal for indoor plans, not park outings.
⛅ Five-Day Forecast for State College (July 11–15):
- Friday: Patchy fog early, then 30% chance of storms after 2 p.m. High: 86°F
- Saturday: 40% chance of storms after 11 a.m. High: 88°F
- Sunday: 70% chance of rain/storms mainly after 2 p.m. High: 87°F
- Monday: 50% chance of afternoon storms. Partly sunny. High: 83°F
- Tuesday: 30% chance of showers. Mostly sunny. High: 87°F
