Weather Impact Alert Issued for Sunday Evening

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The FOX43 Weather Impact Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday as a round of showers and storms are expected to arrive in south-central Pennsylvania. The storms could produce localized damaging winds, small hail, and even a low chance of a brief spin-up tornado.

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can pose a threat to public safety, causing power outages, downed trees and wires, and potential damage to property. The Weather Impact Alert allows residents to prepare and take necessary precautions.

The details

The storms will arrive from north to south, with areas like Mifflin, Juniata and Perry counties likely seeing storms by 5 p.m. The thunderstorms will continue to push south through sunset and could be severe at times, with damaging winds, heavy downpours, and small hail being the primary concerns. The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of south-central Pennsylvania under a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather.

• The Weather Impact Alert is in effect from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2026.
• Storms are expected to arrive from north to south, with the first areas seeing storms around 5 p.m.

What’s next

Residents in south-central Pennsylvania should monitor the weather and have a way to receive alerts as the storms approach. Those with the ability to park under covered structures should do so to avoid potential hail damage.