Excessive Heat + Severe Thunderstorm Risk to End Workweek

Excessive Heat + Severe Thunderstorm Risk to End Workweek

Summer is not easing off the breaks whatsoever this week, with excessive heat combined with a severe thunderstorm risk nearly everyday in much of the state. Heat indexes will top out between 100-110F in much of the eastern half of the state lowlands, and 90-100F in the highlands. Below are the expected heat indexes Thursday afternoon.

Along with the heat, we have some storms to deal with as well. Northern PA looks to be the focus Thursday and Friday evening. Below are the SPC outlooks for Thursday and Friday.

 

Thursday:

 

Friday:

A cold front will slide through Friday night and Saturday, bringing some serious relief by Sunday. Here are some heat tips to use for the rest of the week.

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