There is a high chance of strong to severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday as a stormy system moves into central Pennsylvania. The threat of destructive wind gusts and torrential downpours is one of the severe weather conditions that residents should be ready for.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday afternoon will see the development of sporadic thunderstorms with temperatures in the 80s to 90s. Heat indices in the middle and lower Susquehanna Valley may reach 90 to 95 degrees. There is a possibility of isolated damaging wind gusts and downbursts during a category 1/5 marginal severe thunderstorm.
A cold front is moving across the area on Tuesday, increasing the risk of severe weather. Stronger storm organization, including the possibility of supercells that can produce huge hail and destructive winds, is what meteorologists expect. The severe weather risk may be upgraded by the Storm Prediction Center to reflect a greater threat.
By Wednesday, a significantly drier and more agreeable period of weather will replace the stormy trend. Early July temperatures will return to historical averages as they moderate. Significantly lower humidity will be a welcome reprieve from the severe storms that occurred early in the week.
With high confidence in dry, pleasant circumstances, the July 4th holiday weekend appears especially promising. Forecasters anticipate significantly lower temperatures and humidity along with very little rainfall. Signals, however, indicate that by the end of next weekend, heat and humidity might return.
Particularly on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings, residents should remain vigilant about the weather, have many means to receive severe weather warnings, and be ready to seek cover if thunderstorms develop.
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