Strong Storms Possible As System Targets PA: Latest Forecast

PENNSYLVANIA — A storm system will move into Pennsylvania on Saturday, bringing with it the possibility for heavy rainfall, strong winds and isolated tornadoes.

According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in later Saturday and continue into the night. Forecasters said the state will likely see the most storm activity between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.

The primary threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts, especially north and west of the I-95 corridor; however, forecasters said they "cannot rule out 1-inch hail or an isolated tornado."

Parts of Eastern Pennsylvania are most likely to see severe weather Saturday, NWS forecasters said. The area is under a slight risk, which means scattered severe storms are possible.

On Friday, the NWS said Pennsylvanians can expect unsettled weather in the coming days, including multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday.

Forecasters are predicting about one to three inches of rainfall through Tuesday, with locally higher amounts possibly exceeding four inches.

Here is the latest forecast for the Philadelphia area:

Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.