As Much As 5″ of Rain Expected In Parts of Pennsylvania Sunday – Friday

After a much needed break in the rain the past few weeks due to high pressure keeping the action to our south, it looks to return in a big way starting Sunday. The risk of severe thunderstorms accompanying this abundant rain will be relatively low at least early this upcoming week, with only a few isolated strong storms possible Sunday and Monday.

Temperatures will also be cooler than what we’re used to seeing this time of year, with highs only in the 60s and 70s for the most part starting Tuesday.

Unsettled weather will begin Sunday, lasting through about Thursday before we should get a break just in time for next weekend. Each day will feature the chance for heavy rain and thunderstorms. Highest rainfall totals are currently expected to occur in western PA and northern PA.




RAINFALL FORECAST TOTALS MAP

Area A: Rainfall totals of 4-5″ expected. Localized flash flooding is possible especially in areas with poor drainage.

Area B: Rainfall totals of 3-4″ expected. Localized flash flooding is possible especially in areas with poor drainage.

Area C: Rainfall totals of 2-3″ expected. Isolated flash flooding possible.

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Josh has been passionate about weather as long as his memory dates! From watching the Weather Channel at age 7, to making hand-drawn hurricane maps at age 11, starting his first weather site at 13, and founding PWA at 15 and forecasting for the state for the past 9 years, Josh's interest in weather has never dwindled! As difficult as it is, he greatly enjoys forecasting for Pennsylvania due to its countless microclimates. The state is an East Coast severe weather hotspot and nearly always home to the rain/snow line during winter storms!