Days Of Rain, Thunderstorms, Headed To Eastern PA: See Timeline

PENNSYLVANIA - Rain is poised to hit the Keystone State for the next several days as part of a winter storm slated to bring spring-like temperatures and possible severe thunderstorms to the region, forecasters said.

Rainfall will descend on the state starting Tuesday afternoon through the wee morning hours of Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime temperatures in the 60s are expected; lows will dip into the unseasonably warm 50s.

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Severe risk gusty winds and travel disruptions are possible Tuesday before the storm crescendos, per AccuWeather.

National Weather Service forecasters say the chances of a thunderstorm are the highest Wednesday, with “a couple rumbles of thunder remain possible Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, but
that should be the extent of it."

AccuWeather meteorologists differ in their reading, noting the entire state will be at risk for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, including heavy rain, locally damaging wind gusts up to 55 to 65 mph, and possible isolated tornadoes.

“The potential for storms capable of causing property damage and localized power outages on Wednesday will include New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Charlotte and part of the Atlanta metro area,” AccuWeather added.

The storm is expected to depart the region by daybreak Thursday, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-30s in the forecast. Thursday night will see temperatures drop back down below freezing in the high 20s.

Here’s the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly before 1 a.m. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 1 a.m. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.