State College, Pennsylvania – Drivers across central Pennsylvania are urged to exercise caution this Wednesday morning due to widespread patchy dense fog, significantly reducing visibility.
Conditions are especially challenging on higher terrain, where visibility has dropped to a quarter mile or less in some areas.
The National Weather Service (NWS) State College has issued a Special Weather Statement, which remains in effect for various counties in the region, including Potter, Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Tioga, Northern Lycoming, Sullivan, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York, and Lancaster.
Travel Advisory
- Drivers are strongly encouraged to slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination safely.
- Early morning commuters must remain vigilant for rapidly changing road conditions.
- Visibility is expected to improve as the morning progresses, but drivers should still be cautious.
Weather Outlook for Wednesday
- Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 3 p.m., potentially bringing a quarter to half an inch of rain.
- Temperatures will rise to around 81°F, offering a comfortable afternoon.
- Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., with lows around 60°F.
Forecast for Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19th)
- More showers and thunderstorms are expected, primarily after 11 a.m.
- Highs will again be near 81°F, with southwest winds at 7 to 11 mph.
- Thursday night will see an 80% chance of rain, mainly before 5 p.m.
Looking Ahead
- Friday, June 20th, will bring mostly sunny skies with a high of 81°F.
- Saturday, June 21st, will also be mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching 85°F.
- Sunday, June 22nd, is forecasted to be mostly sunny with highs near 91°F.
- Monday, June 23rd, will continue the sunny trend with temperatures around 91°F.
Dense fog will continue to affect central Pennsylvania through Wednesday morning, so drivers should be prepared for low visibility and slow down.
Stay alert as conditions improve, but keep an eye on the forecast for the rest of the week, which looks to bring warmer, sunnier weather starting Friday.
