Thunderstorms could bring hail, gusty winds

Some thunderstorms later this afternoon and this evening could be severe with locally damaging winds and large hail. The greatest risk area is across eastern Pennsylvania.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10 p.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.