It was a late night at the Canary newsroom. We’re sitting here working on some captivating content (and watching The Nanny reruns) and there’s a flash of light outside.
And then, some light rumbles.
Is the neighbor and his loud exhaust coming home late? Nope.
It was a thunderstorm!
We check the calendar to make sure we didn’t pass out and wake up in April and it confirms, it’s still February.
Weird, wild stuff.
And it looks like we may be seeing a few more flashes of lighting through the early part of Wednesday, too.
Don’t forget … there’s a Wind Advisory going into effect at 3 p.m. today.
Schuylkill County 7-day Forecast
Here’s the latest 7-day forecast for Pottsville from National Weather Service …
Wednesday 🌧️⛈️: It’s a wet one! Showers and maybe a thunderstorm are on the menu all day—before 1pm, again between 1pm and 4pm, and then round two after 4pm. High’s chilling at 59° with a lively south wind at 13 to 18 mph, gusts peaking at 32 mph. Yep, it’s a 100% chance of getting soaked, expecting between a half and three quarters of an inch of rain.
Wednesday Night 🌧️⛈️🌬️: Still dealing with showers and a potential thunderstorm early on, but it might ease up between 8pm and 9pm. The skies start cloudy then break up a bit, low drops to a chilly 24°. Hold onto your hats—west winds are howling at 29 to 34 mph, slowing down a bit after midnight but still gusting up to a wild 55 mph. Precipitation chance is 60%, with a little more rain expected, especially if thunderstorms hit.
Thursday ☀️💨: Sunshine’s back with highs around 36°, but it’s still breezy. West winds at 14 to 21 mph, gusts could hit 40 mph, so maybe keep that windbreaker handy.
Thursday Night 🌌: Mostly clear skies with lows cozying up to 25°. The west wind chills at 5 to 10 mph, then decides to take it easy after midnight.
Friday ☀️: Mostly sunny vibes with the temperature warming up to 46°. Feels like spring’s trying to say hello.
Friday Night 🌧️☁️: Rain could pop in after 1am, with the night mostly cloudy and a low around 36°. There’s a 30% chance it might sprinkle, so maybe plan for indoor vibes.
Saturday 🌧️☁️: Rain might make an appearance before 1pm, then it’s just mostly cloudy with a high near 50°. Rain chances are at 40%, so it’s kinda iffy.
Saturday Night ☁️: Sticking to mostly cloudy conditions with the low at a more comfy 42°.
Sunday 🌤️: Partly sunny and feeling nicer with highs jumping to 58°. Perfect for some outdoor fun.
Sunday Night 🌧️☁️: Light rain might swing by, keeping it mostly cloudy with a low around 46°. Rain’s got a 30% chance of crashing the night.
Monday ☁️: Mostly cloudy again, but we’re hitting a high near 57°. Seems like a decent start to the week.
Monday Night ☁️: Keeping it mostly cloudy with the low not too far off at 47°.
Tuesday 🌦️☁️: Showers are back in the forecast, mostly cloudy with a high sticking to 57°. There’s a 30% chance of rain, so maybe keep an umbrella close.
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