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Near-Record Heat Hits South-Central Pa. With Late Showers Signaling Cooldown

Low humidity paired with gusty southwest winds raises wildfire risk during the brief heat spike.

Overview

  • Temperatures climb into the mid to upper 80s, putting the 2002 record of 89°F within reach across the Susquehanna Valley.
  • Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms move in late this evening, with no severe storms expected and rain limited to a short window.
  • Overnight stays unseasonably warm in the mid 60s, near the record warm low of 60°F set in 2002.
  • Cooler air follows for Friday with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s, then a quick warm-up Saturday before showers return Saturday night into Sunday.
  • Early next week turns much cooler with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s that could damage tender plants, then temperatures rebound toward 70°F by midweek.