State College, PA – A round of scattered thunderstorms threatens to bring heavy rain and travel disruptions to central Pennsylvania by Monday afternoon. Residents along Route 322 and I-99 should expect possible downpours and lightning between 2 and 8 p.m., with rainfall rates high enough to impact visibility and surface flooding in low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, Monday’s high near 91°F will fuel instability, increasing the chance for thunderstorm development after 2 p.m. Winds may gust up to 20 mph in stronger cells. Rainfall totals will generally stay under a tenth of an inch — unless you’re caught in a thunderstorm, where quick downpours are possible.
By Monday night, storms taper off but clouds linger, keeping lows around 69°F. Tuesday brings a repeat pattern: showers likely by 8 a.m. followed by scattered storms into the afternoon. With highs near 86°F and moisture-rich air in place, isolated thunder and brief flooding remain a concern.
Safety Tip: Avoid driving through flooded roads and postpone outdoor plans from midday onward Monday and Tuesday. If thunder roars, head indoors.
🔎 Five-Day Outlook: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 12
- Monday: Partly sunny with afternoon storms. High: 91°F
- Tuesday: Showers likely by morning; thunderstorms possible by noon. High: 86°F
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and dry. High: 87°F
- Thursday: More storms develop after 2 p.m. High: 84°F
- Friday: Thunderstorms remain possible. High: 84°F
Storm chances persist through Friday, so keep your NOAA weather radio or alerts app on and plan ahead.
