Scattered Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Likely Saturday, Some Bringing Wind Gusts Over 60mph & Cloud-to-Ground Lightning -

The Storm Prediction Center has labeled much of PA under a slight risk. Damaging winds, quarter size hail, and an isolated tornado will be possible. Being that temperatures will be over 90 degrees tomorrow in many regions, storms will likely get started in the mid-morning. However we don’t expect them to gain strength until the afternoon.

There is no specific timing because the storms will be pop-ups and scattered in nature throughout the day, so if you have any outdoor plans be sure to check the radar every so often and stay tuned for any weather alerts for your area. Below are the Main Thunderstorm Risks for Saturday.

Storms will be moving from northwest to southeast. For example if a storm is over Harrisburg, then it will likely be heading into Western Lancaster County of Eastern York County. As mentioned, the greatest threat will be damaging winds especially if an organized line forms. Here is the Storm Prediction Center’s Risk Map.

If you hear thunder, then you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Don’t forget to like us on facebook by clicking here. We will be posting all watches and warnings Saturday as well as radar images/videos on our facebook page. Stay safe everyone, share this with your friends and family especially if you plan to be outdoors!

Last updated on June 19, 2016

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!