Central Pennsylvania is experiencing dangerous heat again today, with temperatures expected to reach the low to mid-90s and heat index values exceeding 100 degrees
There’s a chance of heavy thunderstorms this afternoon.
For Wednesday,
the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning
for several counties, with heat advisories in effect until 8 p.m. The warning covers an area that includes Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland,
Adams
, York and Lancaster counties.
A cold front approaching from the north will bring a significant chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, with potential for heavy rainfall and isolated strong wind gusts.
The unsettled weather pattern will continue through late week, with thunderstorms possible again on Thursday and Friday.
Temperatures
are expected to gradually moderate, though humidity will remain elevated.
The weekend looks to be dry but still hot.
Long-term forecasts suggest a return to more typical summer conditions by early next week, with a cold front potentially bringing rain on Tuesday.
Current weather radar
Weather reports
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Heat advisory continues across central Pa. with scattered storms, muggy conditions
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Heat advisory issued for part of Pennsylvania for Thursday
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Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in central Pa. until early evening
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Heat wave brings record-setting temperatures: When to expect relief, and when it will come back
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