PennWeather

21/07/2025

With cooler temperatures across the state this afternoon, and lows tonight in some locations across the Northern Tier in the upper 40's we're already looking forward to fall foliage season, here's an estimated outlook by Explore Fall for the Commonwealth on peak foliage.

23/06/2025

It's that time of year again, and we are your one stop to check out local firework displays in your area right on our website! https://pennweather.weebly.com/firework-displays.html

🎆 7/4, Pittsburgh, North Shore Great Lawn, Dusk

20/06/2025

Spectacular shelf cloud yesterday in the Middle Susquehanna Valley!

Haven't done this in a while but I was able to capture a panorama of this shelf cloud associated with a severe warned storm moving into the area this evening, probably the best looking shelf cloud of the year so far!

17/06/2025

We've went ahead and added an aurora information page on the website so you can keep up to date with any potential aurora chances in the future. Feel free to check it out, and let us know what we should add if anything!

You'd need a G2 (KP6) geomagnetic storm for the auroras to be visible on camera in Northern Pennsylvania, and a G3-G4 (KP7-KP8) for the auroras to be visible with the naked eye across the state....

31/05/2025

The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Sunday, and the forecast isn't looking bad at all. There'll be some clouds around early tomorrow night in Northeastern PA but those should clear out as the night goes on, wildfire smoke will be staying west of the state so there's no smoke concerns either. We will mention though that the auroras may or may not happen as it's a sensitive forecast, we will make a follow-up post tomorrow if things continue to look on track but the weather will be cooperating for this potential event.

29/04/2025

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Western Pennsylvania and the Northern Tier of Central PA until 10pm EDT. Remain vigilant for any severe storms through this evening, even if you're not in the watch.

29/04/2025

The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed Western PA in a ENH (3/5) risk for severe thunderstorms through this evening with a SLGT (2/5) risk in place for Central PA. Main threats include damaging winds, hail, and an isolated tornado or two.

28/03/2025

Heads up Eastern Pennsylvania (and Eastcentral PA), there's a partial solar eclipse during sunrise tomorrow morning, make sure you have proper equipment to watch this celestial event. Here's the expected coverage across the Commonwealth, farther east you head the more the sun will be covered.... This event will NOT be visible in Western Pennsylvania as the eclipse will be over by then. Good luck!

16/03/2025

The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed Western Pennsylvania in a ENH (3/5) risk for severe thunderstorms through this afternoon, and Central Pennsylvania under a SLGT (2/5) risk for severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds and an isolated tornado or two are the primary threats.

14/03/2025

Beautiful photos from this mornings Total Lunar Eclipse in Central PA! Anyone else witness this event? Share your photos in the replies!

04/03/2025

The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Western Pennsylvania and portions of Central PA in a SLGT (2/5) risk for severe thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon into tomorrow evening. Damaging winds, hail, and an isolated tornado are all possible.

03/03/2025

The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the Commonwealth in a MRG (1/5) risk for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday March 5th, 2025. Damaging winds are the primary threat with a low-end chance of an isolated tornado.