Record Heat Today; Cooler Temps Expected Friday in South-Central Pennsylvania
South-Central Pennsylvania saw a warm start after temperatures tied 87 degrees yesterday. Forecasters say today’s readings could challenge the 89-degree record set in 2002.
Today
Skies will be partly to mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Humidity will feel a bit sticky with a light west-southwest breeze.
Ahead of a cold front, isolated showers or a few thunderstorms are possible late this evening into early tonight. Most areas should remain dry and no severe weather is expected.
Tonight and Friday
Overnight clouds will partially clear and lows will hold near 64 degrees, well above normal. The record warmest low for the date is 60, set in 2002.
Cooler temps are expected Friday with partly sunny skies and highs near 78 degrees. That value remains roughly 15 degrees above the seasonal average.
Weekend and Next Week
Saturday will return to the low 80s before a cold front arrives late in the day. Showers are likely Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
Sunday will be noticeably cooler, with highs in the upper 50s. Monday looks like the coolest day next week, near 54 degrees.
Monday night will be chilly, with lows dipping into the low-to-mid 30s and a brisk breeze. Tuesday moderates to around 60 degrees with a light wind.
Temperatures rebound Wednesday through Friday, reaching near 70 degrees. There is a slim chance of showers Wednesday and again Friday.
Quick forecast summary
| Day | High | Low | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Upper 80s | — | Partly to mostly sunny; isolated evening storms possible |
| Tonight | — | Around 64 | Partly clearing; above-average lows |
| Friday | Near 78 | — | Partly sunny; cooler than today |
| Saturday | Low 80s | — | Warm start; front arrives late |
| Sunday | Upper 50s | — | Showers early; much cooler |
| Monday | Around 54 | Low-to-mid 30s | Coldest day; breezy night |
| Tue–Fri | 60–70s | — | Milder midweek; chance of showers Wed and Fri |
This stretch of record heat today has many residents in South-Central Pennsylvania watching the forecast closely. For ongoing updates and detailed guidance, follow Filmogaz.com.
