Daily Forecast for Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

Daily Forecast for Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

Another day, another threat for showers and thunderstorms. The areas with the greater risk of strong to severe thunderstorms today will be across the Eastern half of Pennsylvania.

First, morning showers are expected across Western PA into the Laurel Highlands, as well as parts of Central PA. Below is a look at the future radar valid for 11:00 AM: 

These showers will then begin to enter a more unstable environment across the eastern half of the state as we head into the afternoon hours. This will allow for storms cells to fire up and potentially produce severe weather. Below is a look at the future radar valid for 5:00 PM this afternoon: 

The main concern with today’s storms is the potential for flash flooding. Almost all of Central Pennsylvania and into Northeast Pennsylvania are under a FLASH FLOOD WATCH until tomorrow morning due to the already saturated grounds. As always, stay tuned to our Facebook page for the latest severe weather coverage!

Josh Adams is the founder and lead forecaster of Pennsylvania Weather Action, a regional forecasting site he launched in 2015. With over a decade of experience analyzing weather patterns across Pennsylvania, his forecasts have reached millions of readers throughout the state. Josh specializes in Pennsylvania’s complex microclimates and terrain-driven weather patterns, providing detailed coverage of severe thunderstorms, winter storms, and flooding events. His forecasting focuses on delivering precise, timely information to help Pennsylvanians stay informed and prepared during impactful weather. Last Updated: March 10, 2026