Western PA: Severe Threat Today.

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A stormy pattern will start to move in today as a threat for severe weather is possible in western PA this afternoon. The threat of showers and storms will increase during the middle portion of the week before conditions dry out for the weekend. Muggy conditions will persist over the next 2 or 3 days. Highs in the 80s and 90s over the next couple of days will drop into the 70s and 80s towards the end of the work week. Have a great two-for-Tuesday folks! Enjoy!
Current (~6-6:30am) Temperatures:
  • Erie, PA: 76
  • Franklin, PA: 70
  • New Castle, PA: 73
  • Butler, PA: 72
  • Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC): 72
  • Uniontown, PA: 70
  • State College, PA: 70
  • Frederick, MD: 70
  • BWI Airport, MD: 71
  • DC (KDCA):  76

Forecast:

Western PA:

Main threat: Showers and storms. Damaging wind/small hail biggest severe threat today.

  • Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly this afternoon/evening. Some of these could be severe. Highs: 80s/Low 90s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 60s
  • Wednesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs: 80s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 60s
  • Thursday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Highs: Mid to Upper 80s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 50s.

DC Region:

Main threat: Showers and storms. Severe threat tomorrow.

  • Today: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs: Mid 90s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 70s
  • Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some storms could be severe. Highs: Mid 90s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 70s
  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs: Upper 80s Overnight Lows: Low 70s

Good News: Fourth of July weekend looks dry and comfortable overall.

Bad News: Have to get through the wet weather first before the nice weekend.