Central Pennsylvania residents can expect a warming trend and mostly sunny conditions through Saturday, with a chance of strong thunderstorms developing Sunday afternoon.
The National Weather Service forecasts a pleasant Friday and Saturday with abundant sunshine and comfortable temperatures climbing into the upper 70s to low 80s. Light winds and clear skies will dominate, though early morning fog may form in valley areas.
Sunday brings an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms, with meteorologists warning of possible severe weather. An approaching cold front could generate thunderstorms. The western part of the state is most likely to experience rain, with the highest chance of thunderstorm activity in the afternoon.
In the Harrisburg area , however, there’s just a 25%-30% chanc