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Just got 1.28 rain from this batch headed towards Harrisburg area. Complete with several bouts of thunder. It poured. 1.40 for the day.

53 this morning.

44 chilly degrees this morning!

27 minutes ago, Voyager said:

It's probably a fake. There are some very realistic looking artificial palms trees being made these days. I wanted to get a couple for our backyard but the wife responded with a resounding "no".

I had a palm tree we got at a nursery in South Carolina for a few years. Kept in the house in Winter and put it out in the spring till late Fall. Lasted a number of years then died. I think roots got too big for the pot it was in. I seen on internet a few years ago people permanently planted them outside in colder climates. But you have to really insulate them good over the winter if you keep them out along with some kind of like Christmas lights on a strip that throws a little heat. I know it's still on the internet somewhere.

1 hour ago, WmsptWx said:

You ain't seen the palm groves down by the Conodoguinet?

No

14 minutes ago, Yardstickgozinya said:

 

   I started landscaping a few weeks ago for a new client. I knew I'd heard his name before but I couldn't figure out where. Anyways it turns out he was three year starting linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners and had a short career in the NFL before injury. Anyways, I thought that was pretty cool, but I don't share my client's names. Lol 

That a palm tree in the pic.?

3 hours ago, canderson said:

I hope everyone will enjoy their visits to the Harrisburg Desert. 

I'll bring my canteen when I visit the west shore Thursday @2pm

.30 rain overnight, was expecting more. I guess the college football upsets contributed to the lower precipitation totals.

1 hour ago, canderson said:

.01” rain.  incredibly disappointed 

but how about my Longhorns?!

 there has to be a sacrifice made. You can't expect to get to get a decent, meaningful rainfall, and the Longhorns winning on the same night. It's either or.

I wonder if the Susquehanna Valley will get any good storms tonight?

1 hour ago, Yardstickgozinya said:

I apologize that this has already been covered, but If the limited research I did is correct there's only been one minor injury in Pa.  That injury was sustained in York county from a blown out window. So at least that's good news. 

No problem, I don't like to step on other people's toes either. But it happens.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
442 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a chance for showers and storms later this afternoon
into early Sunday that could result in ponding of water on roads
and localized flooding. Strong winds will also be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

There is chance for strong to severe storms Sunday afternoon
into the evening hours.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

.17 rain overnight.

1 hour ago, pawatch said:

50 degrees this morning.

I think my hummingbirds are gone for the year. Haven’t seen them in a couple days.

 

I seen our last female on Sunday, not since. I wish they stayed longer.

Seems like right after labor Day Summer disappears quickly, until then:

49 this morning with some fog.

50 minutes ago, pawatch said:

48 degrees this morning.

About time for Blizz to do some stretching to loosen up. 

50 here this morning. Please let Blizz sleep a few more months. I'm trying to enjoy the last of the warm weather. I'm sure he'll get plenty opportunities to shine this upcoming winter.

2 hours ago, Yardstickgozinya said:

 Ring of fire pattern returns later next week ?

I was reading over tonight's Nws forecast discussion and was delighted to hear that we may return to a ring of fire pattern later next week. The good news for most of you reading this is that I haven't heard mention of that possibility anywhere else to this point. The spc does mention the return of thunderstorms in the northeast and mid atlantic next thursday but doesn't give any mention of any anomalous ridge  and believes the best large scale assent will remain north of the continental border. 

Just one more night of continuous lightning, before we close the book on summer. Thats all I ask for, it was so awesome this past week!