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10 AM Wednesday April 22nd, 2026: Showers just about out of south central PA. Increasing amounts of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid 60s to lower 70s this afternoon. Enjoy the nice afternoon and evening and Earth Day. Spend some time outside today if possible.
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Early today:
☔ Scattered showers will exit eastward through this morning.
This afternoon:
🌦️ A few lingering showers over east-central PA, otherwise partly sunny.
🌡️ Highs in the 60s & 70s.
🌬️ Light NW breeze (10-15 mph) over west/central PA; light winds over eastern PA.
#PAwx
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Just a bit of light rain tonight, especially across the northern tier. Then we'll stay dry through Friday as temperatures continue to trend warmer each day.
#PAwx
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Spring Skywarn trainings dates are out! Interested in becoming a Skywarn spotter, or do you just need a refresher on your Skywarn materials? Feel free to attend one of our online or in person classes! Additional details and registration links are on our website!
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Rainfall departures from normal for the year so far, and the rainfall forecast for next 48 hrs. Any little bit helps, but it will only be a (very) little bit over the drought-stricken south-central mountains and southeast.
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Exceptionally dry air overhead under high pressure is allowing the view of the stars and moon to be very clear/high-contrast tonight. Low water vapor in the way makes for good #stargazing. #GOES19 is looking back at the star gazers and calculating just how dry the air is.
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🧊🪴 Freeze Warning: Protect plants by bringing them indoors or covering them with an insulating material.
☀️ Milder on Tuesday: Highs rebound into the 50s and 60s, with dry conditions during the day & scattered showers developing overnight.
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🥶Brisk & unseasonably cold today 10-20° below avg
💽Record low temperatures possible tonight-AM Tue
🥀Frost/freeze conditions could damage vegetation
🧊 Freezing temps across northern & west-central Pennsylvania tonight, with a more widespread freeze Monday night.
🌧️🌨️ Rain/snow showers continue across the state tonight with little accumulation for most, except for higher elevations where up to an inch of snow may fall. #pawx
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SAY IT ISN'T SNOW!
A quick-hitting system could bring some light snow to Pennsylvania tonight.
Accumulation is most likely across higher elevations in the Laurels & northern mountains through Monday morning.
#PAwx
📉⛈️ The severe weather threat has diminished now that the sun has set & the atmospheric has stabilized.
🌧️ Heavier showers associated with the cold front will continue moving across central/eastern PA with scattered showers trailing behind overnight. #pawx
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Surge of higher dewpoint air is moving toward the storms and cold front moving into PA. Rain become heavier later this evening and early tonight over central #PAwx. Some threat for flash flooding exists, mainly north of I-80.
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Freeze on the way! Freeze Watches are in effect. Prepare to take actions if you will need to protect vegetation. Freeze warnings will be issued if conditions continue to be certain for a freeze to occur either or both Monday and Tuesday mornings.
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SATURDAY AM UPDATE:
🔥Be alert for elevated wildfire spread conditions this afternoon in southwest PA with gusty south winds & RH values dipping into the low 30s or upper 20s.
⛈️The latest Slight Risk of severe weather was expanded a bit farther east this forecast cycle.
#PAwx
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⛈️ Slight/Marginal Risk: Scattered storms across western PA Saturday afternoon (2-8 PM), with primary hazard being damaging winds.
📉 Trending Cooler: Showers linger through Sunday. A few flakes may mix in NW before tapering off, with frost/freeze possible Sun/Mon night. #pawx
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: We need YOU to help us during severe weather! Report to us via social media or through our website at https://weather.gov/ctp/reportSevere… Please make sure to include your location and the time of your report! #SeverePrepPA
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: There are many ways to get involved with your local NWS office during severe weather! Follow these links to learn more: http://weather.gov/wrn & http://weather.gov/marine/ham
Want to get involved with @NWSStateCollege? Check out http://weather.gov/ctp/skywarn
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Record Warmth --> Thunderstorms --> Cold Weather
A strong cold front on Saturday will usher in some big changes on the horizon!
Widespread frost/freeze conditions are expected on Tuesday, which could pose problems after such a warm March & early April!
#PAwx
The severe threat has diminished across central PA as storms are encountering drier air to the east.
Scattered showers will continue to move across the Commonwealth tonight, with perhaps a few rumbles of thunder in spots.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Bradford PA, Russell PA and Foster Brook PA until 5:15 PM EDT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Warren PA, Bradford PA and North Warren PA until 5:15 PM EDT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Sheffield PA, Tidioute PA and Clarendon PA until 5:15 PM EDT
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Let’s crack some common tornado myths to help get prepared for the upcoming season:
➡️ Tornadoes CAN cross water!
➡️ STAY AWAY from windows if a tornado is coming, and keep your windows closed!
➡️ Tornadoes occur in mountains and cities EVERY YEAR!
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: When a tornado warning is issued, go to a safe place: interior rooms, basements/cellars, bathrooms. If caught outdoors, go to the lowest area and lay flat covering your head with your arms. For more tornado safety info visit https://weather.gov/safety/tornado
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes have occurred in every county across PA! We average about 15 tornadoes a year. Wherever you are and at any time of year, make sure you are prepared for tornadoes. Prepare an emergency kit and create an emergency plan with your household.
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Another round of showers & storms is likely to develop across western PA, moving eastward into central PA by late afternoon and into the evening. Similar to recent days, this line will weaken with eastward extent and may dissipate before reaching the Lower Susquehanna Valley.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Montoursville PA, Muncy PA and Hughesville PA until 11:30 PM EDT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Driftwood PA, Croft PA and Sterling Run PA until 9:45 PM EDT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Saint Marys PA, DuBois PA and Ridgway PA until 9:45 PM EDT
