Daily Forecast for Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

Daily Forecast for Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected as the Storm Prediction Center has placed many areas under a Marginal and Slight risk for severe weather today. While there is a chance for showers and storms this morning, the greater potential for showers and strong to severe thunderstorms will arrive this evening.

Below is a look at the future radar valid for 5:00 PM: 

The main threat with the storm cells this evening is the potential for damaging winds greater than 60 MPH.

Taking the future radar to 7:00 PM, the line of strong to severe storms continues to push east: 

Eastern Pennsylvania will likely still see rain this evening and into the nighttime hours, however the severe threat is slightly less than areas in Central and Western Pennsylvania due to the lack of daylight as the line passes through. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for the latest watches and warnings throughout the day!

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