Wind advisory for South-Central Pennsylvania; Severe storms possible Sunday
Good afternoon everyone. The News 8 storm team keep an eye on the threat for strong to severe storms this afternoon, and we need the rain. It looks like we’re gonna get *** good soaking rain in addition to that. *** wind advise rig is in effect until 6 o’clock for several counties in the area, and that is where we could see wind gusts close to 50 MPH. Now the entire Susquehanna Valley will be dealing with wind gusts, uh, 35 to 40, 40. 5 MPH, but the higher ones, higher wind gusts will be in the advisory area which I’ll show you. But both of these situations making it an impact day today. So certainly want to be mindful of weather changing weather conditions this week as we head back into the work week, Saint Patrick’s Day is looking cool and breezy. Uh, but the warmer air will quickly return by Tuesday. The news storm team forecast calls for those showers to continue through the afternoon and evening hours, and then in the afternoon we’ll watch for those strong to severe storms, windy conditions, temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Mostly cloudy tonight with that rain. Tapering and ending winds settled down. Good news there, mid to upper 40s to low 50s, and we’re looking at winds about 5 to 10 MPH. Tomorrow partly sunny, breezy, cooler, highs only in the low 50s, even though official highs for the day will take place very early in the morning. Uh, in the afternoon it is gonna feel much, much cooler and you can see the winds are still out of the Northwest gusting close to 25 MPH. Here’s *** look at that wind advisory I was talking about that’s until 6 o’clock, and you can see it includes Dolphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, and New York counties. And now eastern counties, uh, Berks County, Chester County on East now included in that as well, but. It’s not to say our western counties won’t be dealing with gusty winds. It’s just this is where the strongest wind gusts are expected today, and they could gust higher than 40 MPH, close to 50 at times. So just keep that in mind. They do come down this evening and into the overnight period, but they’re back up close to 25 to 30 MPH for our Monday. Predictors showing at 3 o’clock this line of storms, um. That it is going to come in from the west and move through the area, the squall line, and you could see it continues into the evening hours, but by 9 o’clock I think that severe threat is ending, but we could still have some ongoing downpours around the area until just *** little after midnight. Clouds will be stubborn on Monday, but drier air will finally work its way in, and we’re looking at skies clearing late in the day Monday into the evening. Tuesday looks. Wall to wall sunshine with high pressure in control of our weather and that will also help to relax the winds. The storm prediction center did expand the slight risk to include more of the area, leaving Lebanon, Lancaster, and New York in *** marginal risk, which is *** lower risk, so *** higher risk with *** chance for more scattered severe storms. And now Western Pennsylvania is in an enhanced risk where more numerous severe. Storms are possible and the main threats will be damaging wind and heavy rain. The tornado threat is low, but it’s not zero, so we will be watching for spin up tornadoes. Predicted rainfall showing some impressive rain amounts along the coastline here locally, much needed rain. We could pick up 1 inch in many parts of the area. I would say 0.5 inch to 1.25 overall will be possible. Here’s your 10 day forecast. Uh, we dry out and it’s still cooler and breezy on Monday. Temperatures in the low 50s, mid-60s that return by Tuesday with lots of sunshine. 68 on Wednesday, so it’s *** warm end to the last day of winter. Spring arrives with some showers and low 60s. It’s cooler on Friday and breezy, but next weekend it’s looking fairly quiet with temperatures staying above average.
Wind advisory for South-Central Pennsylvania; Severe storms possible Sunday
Updated: 12:04 PM EDT Mar 16, 2025
High winds and a chance for severe storms are in the forecast today for South-Central Pennsylvania.The WGAL News 8 Storm Team has designated today as an Impact Day, meaning the weather could disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine. Impact Day Details:Sunday is an Impact Day due to the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms.These storms bring the threat of strong wind gusts.Fog Advisory:Areas of morning fog may reduce visibility—use caution during early travel.Winds: Expected to increase throughout the morning.Wind Advisory:Time: In effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Location: Covers Dauphin, York, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties.Winds Expected:South winds: 15 to 25 mph.Gusts: Up to 50 mph.Gusty Winds Impacts:Tossing or blowing unsecured objects.Potential for downed tree limbs or small trees, causing minor power outages.Additional Risk: Thunderstorm wind gusts in the afternoon could be stronger.Severe Weather Threat:Timing: Likely between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.Storm Risk Zones:Most of the Susquehanna Valley is under a Marginal Risk for isolated severe storms. That is a 1 on a scale of 1 to 5.Franklin County: A Slight Risk area (2 on a scale of 1 to 5), indicating scattered severe storms.Potential Storm Hazards:Damaging wind gusts.Localized downpours.Low (but not zero) risk for a brief spin-up tornado.Stay weather awareRADAR: Track severe weather with WGAL’s interactive radar.LOCATION-BASED ALERTS: Instructions for activating our customized weather alerts are here.CLOSINGS: When severe weather strikes, see if businesses, churches or organizations have closed or delayed.ROAD CLOSURES: Our interactive traffic map is always updated with crashes, construction and road closures. It even has a weather radar overlay.EMAIL ALERTS: We’ll send you daily updates, or just alerts when severe weather is headed your way.HOUR-BY-HOUR: See what you can expect every day with the hourly forecast.WEEKEND WEATHER: Know what to expect before you make your plans.10-DAY FORECAST: Check WGAL’s extended forecast here.
High winds and a chance for severe storms are in the forecast today for South-Central Pennsylvania.
The WGAL News 8 Storm Team has designated today as an Impact Day, meaning the weather could disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.
- Impact Day Details:
- Sunday is an Impact Day due to the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms.
- These storms bring the threat of strong wind gusts.
- Fog Advisory:
- Areas of morning fog may reduce visibility—use caution during early travel.
- Winds: Expected to increase throughout the morning.
- Wind Advisory:
- Time: In effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: Covers Dauphin, York, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties.
- Winds Expected:
- South winds: 15 to 25 mph.
- Gusts: Up to 50 mph.
- Gusty Winds Impacts:
- Tossing or blowing unsecured objects.
- Potential for downed tree limbs or small trees, causing minor power outages.
- Additional Risk: Thunderstorm wind gusts in the afternoon could be stronger.
- Severe Weather Threat:
- Timing: Likely between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- Storm Risk Zones:
- Most of the Susquehanna Valley is under a Marginal Risk for isolated severe storms. That is a 1 on a scale of 1 to 5.
- Franklin County: A Slight Risk area (2 on a scale of 1 to 5), indicating scattered severe storms.
- Potential Storm Hazards:
- Damaging wind gusts.
- Localized downpours.
- Low (but not zero) risk for a brief spin-up tornado.
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