Cooler Temperatures on the Way

The stormy pattern will continue today and tomorrow as a front slowly pushes through. Severe weather is possible across southern PA and the DC Region today as heavy downpours and damaging straight-line winds are the main threat. Behind the front is drier air but also a strong cool down for this time of year. Highs in the 70s/80s today in western PA will drop into the 60s and 70s by the middle of the week. Highs in the 90s today in DC will drop into the low to mid 80s by Wednesday. Lows could drop into the 40s in NW PA by the middle of the week. You won’t have to dig up the winter gloves yet, but temperatures will be well below normal. Have a good Monday and an even better week! Take care!

Current (~6-6:30am) Temperatures:

Erie, PA: 67
Franklin, PA: 66
New Castle, PA: 70
Butler, PA: 70
Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC): 70
Uniontown, PA: 68
State College, PA: 66
Frederick, MD: 70
BWI Airport, MD: 72
DC (KDCA): 77

Forecast:

Western PA:

Main threat: Showers and storms. SW PA severe possibility. Heavy rains and damaging winds possible in south.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Severe potential across the SW PA. Highs: Upper 70s/Low 80s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 60s
Tuesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly early in the day. Highs: 70s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 50s.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs: Upper 60s/70s Overnight Lows: Upper 40s/50s

DC Region:

Main threat: Showers and storms. Some severe potential. Heavy rains and damaging winds possible. Ponding on roads.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some could be severe. Highs: Low to Mid 90s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 70s
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Heavy rains possible. Highs: Upper 80s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 60s
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs: Low to Mid 80s Overnight Lows: Mid 60s

Good News: Dry mid week. Also cooler and more comfortable if you like that sort of thing.

Bad News: Wet weather the next couple of days.