Schuylkill County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on Friday until 8 p.m.
National Weather Service says a potent cold front is moving across Pennsylvania today and likely will touch off widespread thundestorms this afternoon and tonight. Storms could feature some brief, heavy rain showers.
Wind gusts up to 30 mph are possible through tonight.
After storms pass, temps are expected to plummet in Schuylkill County.
An overnight low of 43 is forecasted for Pottsville Friday. High temperatures are only expected to reach 49 degrees on Saturday with a low below freezing tomorrow night.
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