State College, PA – Heat, humidity, and heavy air will dominate Centre County on Thursday, setting the stage for scattered thunderstorms and travel-slowing fog by nightfall.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop after 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Daytime highs will soar to 86°F with calm southwest winds becoming gustier later in the day. Rain chances increase to 50%, with fog forming late Thursday night as temperatures fall into the mid-60s.
Patchy fog combined with wet roadways could reduce visibility Thursday night along Route 322 and I-99. Motorists should allow extra time, avoid nighttime travel if possible, and check PennDOT updates for any traffic slowdowns or closures.
Friday continues the wet pattern with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 2 p.m. Highs will stay warm near 78°F. Downpours could produce up to half an inch of rainfall in short bursts. Weekend plans may be affected, with lingering rain chances through Sunday and isolated thunderstorm activity each afternoon.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, monitor local alerts, and prepare for brief power outages or street flooding in low-lying areas.
🗓 5-Day Forecast for State College, PA (June 5–June 9)
- Wednesday, June 4: Sunny, high 87°F
- Thursday, June 5: High 86°F, PM storms likely, patchy fog overnight
- Friday, June 6: High 78°F, strong storms possible, 80% chance of rain
- Saturday, June 7: High 75°F, 80% chance of rain, evening thunderstorms
- Sunday, June 8: Mostly sunny, high 77°F
- Monday, June 9: Showers and storms return, 60% chance, high near 76°F
