Central Pennsylvania residents should brace themselves for a day of sporadic showers and possible thunderstorms on Wednesday, with highs in the mid-60s to low 80s.
Today, the area will see a lot of showers and sporadic thunderstorms due to a warm and cold front system that is moving from eastern Ohio.
Rainfall totals in some locations, especially in the mid and lower Susquehanna Valley, could approach one to two inches, according to the National Weather Service.
According to the meteorological service, the Harrisburg area is most likely to experience rain and storms between 1 and 5 p.m.
Temperatures in southern tier counties will reach the upper 70s and low 80s, while mountain regions north and east of Interstate 81 may anticipate temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. In the northern tier, overnight highs will fall into the mid to upper 50s, while in other regions, they will fall into the low to mid-60s.
There will be little direct effect on Pennsylvania from Hurricane Erin, which is causing issues throughout the East Coast. The area will stay dry thanks to high pressure from eastern Canada, which will help keep the storm away.
With Friday and Saturday seeing generally sunny skies and temperatures rising back into the lower 80s, the weekend weather appears to be promising.
Next week is expected to see a major change in the weather, with forecasts expecting a hint of fall as cooler air from Canada moves into the area.
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