July 12: Scattered Strong to Severe Storms, Damaging Winds Possible; Weekend Outlook

July 12: Scattered Strong to Severe Storms, Damaging Winds Possible; Weekend Outlook

Today

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Today across much of the state, with damaging winds as the main risk. The HRRR & NAM have differing ideas for how Today will play out. Below is the HRRR, followed by the NAM.

HRRR

 

NAM

The Storm Prediction Center Outlook depicts a Slight Risk across the eastern half of the state generally.

Temperatures today will not be comfortable either, with humid conditions ahead of the front making it feel above 90 degrees in many areas, as shown below.

Wednesday

A stretch of mostly dry days begins tomorrow, with high temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s and lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. There may be some isolated showers in Western PA tomorrow. Below are Wednesday’s feels like temperatures at 3pm.

Weekend

Saturday looks great, with mostly sunny skies. Sunday may bring a chance of showers especially in the eastern half of the state, but they’ll likely be scattered. Below are highs for Saturday.

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