Isolated Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Today in Southern PA (Threat Map & Rain Totals) + Weekend Forecast

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams June 16, 2023

Summary

Showers and thunderstorms are expected today statewide, followed by a clear, seasonal weekend.

Friday Rainfall Forecast Map

Generally 0.25 – 0.50″ of rain for most areas, with much of Southeast PA expected to see between .50 – 1.00″. However, it’ll be dependent on thunderstorms so it won’t be a consistent total across the entire area.

Friday Future Radar (HRRR Model)

Final Call Friday Severe Thunderstorm Threat Forecast

Area A: Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms containing wind gusts of 40-60 MPH and hail possible. Most storms will ordinary thunderstorms that don’t pose the previously stated threats.

From here, it looks like another nice weekend! Unfortunately, models keep flipping back and forth between whether we will see much rain in the next few weeks and currently they’re on the dry side. All of Pennsylvania is officially under a Drought Watch as a Moderate Drought has taken grip of much of the state as of Thursday’s Drought Monitor Update below.

Daily Forecast Graphics

Lead Forecaster Josh Adams

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!