Severe Storms Possible Saturday Evening in Eastern & Central PA

Severe Storms Possible Saturday Evening in Eastern & Central PA

The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted much of the eastern half of the state under a level 2 Slight Risk for the potential for a line of strong to severe storms packing damaging winds and hail Saturday Evening.

Storms are expected to fire around or just north of I-80 in the late afternoon. An organized line will then likely develop as they move southeast in the early evening. Parts of the line may become severe. Below is the Hi-Res NAM model for 5:00 PM Saturday.




By 7:00 PM Saturday, storms will likely be approaching Allentown, State College, and Pittsburgh. Eastern parts of the line will likely be most intense. With that said, we can’t rule out the chance for parts of the line going severe west of the Appalachians.

By sunset, the line will move into the Delaware Valley and the Lower Susquehanna Valley. Storms will likely be strongest in this region. Here is future radar for 9:00 PM Saturday.




SPC THUNDERSTORM OUTLOOK

Area A: Strong to severe storms are likely in this region, however not everyone will be impacted equally. Keep an eye on the latest radar and alerts for your area Saturday afternoon and evening.

Area B: Scattered strong to severe are possible in this region. Keep an eye on the latest radar and alerts for your area Saturday afternoon and evening.

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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