Much Needed Wet Pattern Sticks Around Through Mid Week.

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Some areas in western PA got a natural alarm this morning as thunderstorms rolled through the region. A chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue throughout the rest of today and Wednesday. Showers and storms are likely on Thursday. Highs will rise into the low to mid 80s today and Wednesday in western PA before Thursday keeps highs in the mid to upper 70s. Lows will drop into the mid to upper 60s the next couple nights before lows Thursday night dive into the 50s. The DC Region will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms today and Wednesday before showers and storms are likely on Thursday. Highs in the mid to upper 80s are expected over the next 3 days in the DC Region. Lows will dip into the low to mid 70s tonight and Wednesday night before Thursday night brings upper 60s and low 70s into the DC Region. Hope you all have a great two-for-Tuesday! 
Current (~10am) Temperatures:
  • Erie, PA: 71
  • Franklin, PA: 66
  • New Castle, PA: 69
  • Butler, PA: 68
  • Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC): 69
  • Uniontown, PA: 73
  • State College, PA: 75
  • Frederick, MD: 79
  • BWI Airport, MD: 80
  • DC (KDCA): 82

Forecast:

Western PA:

Main threat: Wet roads possible as showers and storms continue to be a threat.

  • Today: Chance of showers and storms. Highs: Low to Mid 80s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 60s
  • Wednesday: Chance of showers and storms. Highs: Low to Mid 80s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 60s
  • Thursday: Showers and storms likely. Highs: Mid to Upper 70s Overnight Lows: 50s

DC Region: 

Main threat: Wet roads possible through Thursday.

  • Today: Chance of showers and storms. Highs: Mid to Upper 80s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 70s
  • Wednesday: Chance of showers and storms. Highs: Mid to Upper 80s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 70s
  • Thursday: Showers and storms likely. Highs: Mid to Upper 80s Overnight Lows: Upper 60s/Low 70s

Good News: Plants and grass will get a nice watering over the next few days. Heat dies down slightly.

Bad News: Showers and storms will limit outdoor activities.