State College, PA – Showers and thunderstorms will hit State College Wednesday afternoon, causing potential travel delays and wet roads across central Pennsylvania. Drivers on I-99 and local highways should prepare for slick conditions after 11 a.m. as rain chances surge to 80%. Residents are advised to check local road updates and allow extra time for commutes.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers will begin before 11 a.m., then grow heavier with thunderstorms likely between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Expect rainfall totals between a quarter and a half-inch by late afternoon. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the south around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high, near 80%, through Wednesday night with continued showers and storms possible until early Thursday.
In addition to travel hazards, outdoor activities should be reconsidered during peak storm hours. Power outages could occur in localized areas due to strong gusts and lightning. Residents should keep devices charged and have an emergency plan in place.
Thursday continues with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 11 a.m., with highs near 89 degrees. Showers likely persist Friday, with a similar pattern through the weekend but a lower 30% chance of rain Saturday afternoon. Sunday could bring showers and thunderstorms again, with a 70% chance of rain and highs near 83 degrees.
Plan for unsettled weather through early next week. Summer heat will return with highs in the mid-80s, but storms may disrupt outdoor plans. Stay tuned for updates from PennDOT and the National Weather Service as conditions evolve.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, PA:
- Wednesday, July 16: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m.; high near 85°F; 80% rain chance.
- Wednesday Night: Continued showers, thunderstorms possible before 2 a.m.; low 69°F; 80% rain chance.
- Thursday, July 17: Showers and storms likely after 11 a.m.; high near 89°F; 60% rain chance.
- Thursday Night: Showers and storms likely before 11 p.m.; low 70°F; 60% rain chance.
- Friday, July 18: Showers and possible thunderstorm mainly after 2 p.m.; high 82°F; 60% rain chance.
- Friday Night: Showers likely before 8 p.m.; low 64°F; 60% rain chance.
- Saturday, July 19: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of afternoon showers; high 83°F.
- Saturday Night: Chance of showers after 2 a.m.; low 66°F; 40% rain chance.
- Sunday, July 20: Showers and thunderstorms likely; high near 83°F; 70% rain chance.
- Monday, July 21: Chance of showers and thunderstorms; mostly sunny; high near 84°F; 40% rain chance.
