Central Pennsylvania, especially the State College area, should prepare for a wet and stormy Sunday. Thunderstorms are expected to develop late Sunday morning and could bring heavy downpours throughout the day. Travelers along U.S. Route 322 and nearby highways in Centre County may face flooding risks, reduced visibility, and slow-moving traffic.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, the storms may not be severe, but rainfall totals could reach up to half an inch, with locally higher amounts. This makes Sunday a day to stay alert—especially for those traveling or commuting during peak afternoon hours.
Thunderstorms Bring Travel Concerns Across Central PA
Storms are expected to move in shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday and may continue through the evening. While widespread severe weather is not expected, localized flooding could become an issue due to:
Heavy downpours
Water pooling on low-lying roads
Reduced visibility
Slippery conditions on Route 322 and other highways
Motorists should take extra precautions by slowing down, keeping headlights on, and avoiding travel through standing water.
Overnight Storm Activity May Begin Saturday Night
The weather begins shifting Saturday night as clouds increase and scattered showers develop after midnight. Overnight lows will stay around 63°F, and isolated storms may intensify into early Sunday morning, potentially impacting early travel.
Tips for residents and travelers:
Charge phones and backup power devices
Delay non-essential morning travel on Sunday
Monitor local alerts for any flash flood watches
Use extreme caution if driving through Centre County during the afternoon
Storms Clear Late Sunday, Sunshine Returns Monday
By late Sunday evening, storm activity should begin to taper off. However, roads may remain wet overnight, so caution is still advised for nighttime travel. A break in the weather arrives Monday, with much drier and calmer conditions forecast for the week ahead.
Monday and Tuesday will bring mostly sunny skies and cooler temperatures. Highs will hover in the mid-70s, with overnight lows dipping into the low 50s, giving the region a refreshing early taste of fall. Sunshine will stick around through Wednesday, before slight cloud cover builds late Thursday.
State College, PA 5-Day Weather Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High Temp | Low Temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Thunderstorms likely | 79°F | 63°F |
| Monday | Sunny and drier | 75°F | 52°F |
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny | 74°F | 51°F |
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny | 77°F | 53°F |
| Thursday | Partly cloudy | 77°F | — |
What You Should Know
Storms may bring heavy rain and flash flooding risk Sunday
U.S. Route 322 and Centre County roads could become hazardous
Conditions improve by Monday with cooler, sunny days ahead
Keep phones charged in case of isolated outages
Don’t drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown
Stormy weather may disrupt travel on Sunday, but a quiet and comfortable week follows. If you’re in State College or surrounding areas, stay weather-aware, especially during the afternoon and evening hours
