Harrisburg, PA — After a cloudy and damp Wednesday, showers will gradually decrease toward sunset, but forecasters say Thursday could bring the heaviest rainfall of the week. According to meteorologists, rain totals could reach up to 1.0 inch in some areas before conditions improve for the weekend.
Tonight’s Forecast
The bulk of Wednesday’s showers will push out of the area later this evening, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies with some mist and drizzle.
- Tonight: Cloudy skies with occasional mist and drizzle. Low around 64°F.
- Temperatures: Near 70°F at sunset, cooling overnight.
Thursday: Strongest Chance of Rain
Forecasters say Thursday will bring the best chance for widespread rain across the region, with periods of heavy downpours possible during the morning and afternoon hours.
ABC27’s forecast noted that showers could arrive early in the day and continue on-and-off into the evening.
“Scattered showers and storms are likely, with embedded heavy showers that could push rain totals between 0.2″ and 1.0″ by Thursday evening,” meteorologists explained.
- Thursday High: Near 75°F.
- Rainfall: Between 0.2″ to 1.0″ possible.
- Pattern: Off-and-on showers, some locally heavy.
Friday and Saturday Outlook
Conditions are expected to improve by Friday, with drier air moving in. Temperatures will hold in the mid to upper 70s.
- Friday: Dry with partly sunny skies. Highs in the mid-70s.
- Saturday: Mostly dry, though clouds may increase later in the day.
“Saturday and Sunday may be a bit cloudier as moisture over the Carolinas edges north,” forecasters cautioned.
Watching the Tropics
While early next week is currently forecast to remain dry, forecasters are keeping a close eye on the tropics. Models suggest two potential named storms could track close to the East Coast, possibly increasing the threat of tropical moisture in the Mid-Atlantic.
For now, forecasters say the region should remain dry through the start of next week, but the situation could change as tropical systems develop.
Key Takeaways
- Tonight: Mist and drizzle, lows near 64°F.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and storms, heavy downpours possible, highs near 75°F.
- Friday-Saturday: Dry, highs in the 70s.
- Sunday: Cloudier, rain not yet certain.
- Next Week: Monitoring tropical systems for possible impacts.
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