Central Pennsylvania is gearing up for a period of unsettled weather, with rain and occasional thunderstorms expected to continue through Saturday as temperatures hover above average. According to the National Weather Service in State College, the Harrisburg area will experience morning rain today, with a high temperature near 70 degrees coupled with gusty winds.
The Weather Channel indicates that the rain should taper off around 9 a.m., yet overcast conditions will linger throughout the day. Looking ahead, more rain and potential thunderstorms are forecasted for the afternoons of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Fortunately, a return to drier weather is anticipated on Sunday, promising sunny skies with a high around 75 degrees. Preliminary forecasts suggest that next week could start off nicely with sunny conditions on Monday and Tuesday, although specifics remain to be seen.
Here’s a detailed Accuweather forecast for the Harrisburg area:
– Today: Showers with a high of 68 and a low of 62.
– Thursday: Thunderstorms expected, with a high of 76 and a low of 63.
– Friday: Mostly cloudy skies, high reaching 85 and a low of 62.
– Saturday: Cloudy conditions, with a high of 83 and a low of 63.
This weather pattern could provide much-needed moisture to the region, benefiting local agriculture and replenishing water sources.