The Harrisburg region could see severe thunderstorms Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service, although the most serious storms are expected further north.
The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for central Pennsylvania — from the Maryland to New York borders — that calls for damaging wind gusts 60 mph or greater and possible tornadoes and hail between 4 and 11 p.m. on Sunday.
The strongest storms are most likely to occur to the northwest of Interstate 81, according to the NWS.
More locally, the Harrisburg area is expected to see showers and thunderstorms, possibly severe, before 1 a.m. Monday, according to the NWS.
Beyond that, the week is shaping up a springlike, with showers forecast mid-week.
Here’s the forecast for Harrisburg and vicinity, per the NWS:
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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