{"id":277916,"date":"2026-09-03T05:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T05:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/277916\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T05:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T05:44:15","slug":"more-rounds-of-thunderstorms-threaten-south-central-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/277916\/","title":{"rendered":"More rounds of thunderstorms threaten south-central Pa."},"content":{"rendered":"

More rounds of thunderstorms threaten south-central Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

\"Ethan<\/a><\/p>\n

Two rounds of scattered thunderstorms are expected in south-central Pennsylvania on Wednesday and Thursday, potentially producing damaging winds, heavy rain and flash flooding. <\/p>\n

The WGAL News 8 Storm Team has upgraded Wednesday to an Alert Day, meaning there is a chance for potentially life-threatening weather.<\/p>\n

Thursday is an Impact Day, meaning the weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine. <\/p>\n

\"Image\"ImageWednesday: Strong to severe storms possible in the evening and overnight<\/p>\n

TIMING: <\/p>\n

Stronger storms are expected to develop during the evening and continue overnight. The highest chance for storms will be between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday. <\/p>\n

Below: Swipe through the predicted radar for the storms. <\/p>\n

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SEVERE WEATHER RISK: The entire Susquehanna Valley is under a slight risk (level 2\/5) for severe storms on Wednesday. <\/p>\n

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MAIN THREATS: <\/p>\n

Damaging winds: Moderate chance Flash flooding: Moderate chance Large hail: Low chance Brief spin-up tornado: Low chance \"Image\"ImageThursday: Last Impact Day<\/p>\n

More storms are expected on Thursday before a cold front approaches Pennsylvania. <\/p>\n

TIMING: Scattered thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the evening hours. The highest chance for storms is between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. <\/p>\n

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SEVERE WEATHER RISK: Areas from Harrisburg to Lancaster, and points to the west and southwest are under a slight risk (level 2\/5) for severe storms, while areas to the east and northeast of Harrisburg are under a marginal risk (level 1\/5) for severe storms on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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MAIN THREATS: <\/p>\n

Damaging winds: Moderate chance Flash flooding: Low chance Large hail: Low chance<\/p>\n

There is currently no tornado threat for Thursday. <\/p>\n

\"Image\"ImageHeat advisory <\/p>\n

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory<\/a> for all of south-central Pennsylvania from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. <\/p>\n

Temperatures will reach the 90s, with heat index values near 100 degrees increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. <\/p>\n

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Residents should stay hydrated and cool, limit strenuous outdoor activity, check on vulnerable people, recognize signs of heat illness, and never leave children, pets, or people with disabilities in vehicles.<\/p>\n

\"Image\"ImageLooking ahead: Conditions improve for the weekend <\/p>\n

Friday will remain humid with highs in the low to mid-80s and a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms as a cold front moves through. <\/p>\n

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Humidity will drop Saturday, with highs in the low 80s. Sunday and Labor Day will be pleasant and comfortable, with low humidity and highs near 80 to the low 80s.<\/p>\n

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