Central Pennsylvania is on the verge of a cold front that could bring heavy rainfall and sporadic thunderstorms on Wednesday.
This afternoon, residents should be ready for unexpected weather changes and the potential for localized flooding.
With the highest probability for precipitation in the southeast, the National Weather Service predicts that widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop throughout the region.The Harrisburg region is included in that.
Storms are expected to begin in the Harrisburg area around 2:00 p.m. and continue intermittently until approximately 9:00 p.m. tonight, according to the Weather Channel.
Flash flooding may occur in isolated locations.
The humidity will be unbearable, and temperatures will continue to rise, reaching 90 degrees in some places.
Tonight, the cold front will gradually travel southward, stalling over the state and continuing to have the potential to produce storms until Thursday morning.
According to the longer outlook, summerlike conditions will persist. Temporary respite with less humidity is expected on Friday, but afternoon thunderstorms are possible on Saturday and Sunday.
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