In a recent report by the National Weather Service, forecasters stated that scorching heat combined with mid to high chances of rain would be heading in Central Pennsylvania beginning on Wednesday night until the next weekend. Showers will start overnight on Wednesday until Thursday.

Showers are likely to happen on Thursday, but more torrential rains are expected on Friday with thunderstorms in the forecast. NWS says that temperatures in the next couple of days this week are expected to climb higher than 80 degrees.

Below are the complete weather details for this week:

Today – Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Wednesday – Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

Wednesday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Showers likely, mainly after 2 a.m. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday – Cloudy, with a high near 80. Showers likely. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Showers likely. The chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday – High near 85. Showers and a thunderstorm possible after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night – Low around 66. Showers and a possible thunderstorm overnight. The chance of precipitation is 80%.

Stay safe and dry, everyone!