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High Winds to Lash South‑Central Pennsylvania From Wednesday Afternoon Into Thursday

Forecasters expect gusts strong enough to down trees and power lines, with the highest peaks likely along mountain ridge tops.

Overview

  • Wind Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday for Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Dauphin, Perry, Cumberland, Adams, and Franklin counties.
  • High Wind Watch covers Mifflin and Juniata counties for the same period, where ridge tops could see 50 to 60 mph gusts.
  • Most of the Susquehanna Valley may experience gusts exceeding 40 mph beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into early Thursday.
  • Damaging winds could bring down small tree limbs and power lines, topple unsecured outdoor items, and make travel difficult for high‑profile vehicles.
  • Sunshine early Wednesday will give way to increasing clouds as a cold front approaches, with a few showers overnight and highs reaching the upper 60s to near 70.