Heavy downpours, gusty winds possible this afternoon in Lancaster County; hazardous weather outlook issued

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a hazardous weather outlook in Lancaster County and much of central Pennsylvania in anticipation of strong storms this afternoon. Isolated strong to marginally severe storms with gusty winds and heavy downpours will be possible during the afternoon and early evening, NWS said in the hazardous weather … Read more

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for south central Pa.: NWS

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for three south-central Pennsylvania counties until 5:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. At 5:04 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Aspers to near Lake Heritage, moving northeast at 50 mph, the NWS said. The warning now includes Adams, York and southern Cumberland … Read more

More rain expected Tuesday before skies clear

While a wintry mix is possible in other areas of the state, more rain is forecast to soak central Pennsylvania before skies clear later this week. Another storm system will make its way through the Northeast on Tuesday, AccuWeather reports. Whereas precipitation was unable to reach the ground with Monday’s storm, the new storm won’t have that … Read more

Above-average warmth expected in central Pa. this week

After frigid temperatures gripped the region earlier this month, some warmth is forecast to return to central Pennsylvania this week. A storm developing in the southern Plains this week will send warmer air to the Northeast, AccuWeather reports. The warmth will reach the Northeast by Thursday, with temperatures around 5 to 10 degrees above normal. Highs in … Read more