Today was the first dry Wednesday in 6 weeks at Harrisburg International Airport. Got to go back to March 20 for the last one.

We're now 1/3 of the way through 2024, and we're off to a HOT start. Our average annual running temperature is tied for 4th warmest on record: 43.8º. Warmest ever through April 30: last year!

April Rain: 🌧️The first half of April was wet, and in the first 4 days, we picked up 3.24'! It was the wettest start to April on record. The second half of the month was much drier. Only 0.20' from April 15-30. If you're looking for rain, the next chance comes this weekend.

Summery & sunny stretch of weather continues Thursday, then temperatures drop as rain chances rise for the weekend.

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A wonderful, warm Wednesday! Temperatures topped off in the lower 80s this afternoon. We'll cool to around 60º tonight with some passing clouds. Enjoy!

On average, 38 kids die each year by being left in a vehicle. 88% are under 3 years old. 54% are forgotten by a caregiver.

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I'm going with Jolly! 🏴‍☠️🐶

Here is a look at NWS Climate Prediction Center 30-day temperature & precipitation outlook: likely seeing above average temperatures, and equal chances for above or below average precipitation for us here in Susquehanna Valley.

Now THIS is amazing. Check out the rain shafts casting a shadow in front of the setting sun over the Susquehanna. This image is taken in downtown Harrisburg & looking west at the rain falling over Cumberland/Perry counties. WOW. Radar: tinyurl.com/mr357nyd

Holy Moly, what a sunset over the Susquehanna River this evening!

Scattered showers & few thunderstorms likely this evening & overnight. Best chance: 8pm-2am. Sunshine returns Wednesday with continuing summerlike warmth.

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Heads up: Scattered showers & t'storms are likely this evening/tonight, especially between 8pm-2am Wednesday. There is a low chance a couple storms may become strong to severe with hail, gusty winds. Radar: tinyurl.com/mr357nyd

We're officially less than a month away from the 2024 U.S. Women's Open at the Lancaster Country Club!

Today, we spoke with the 2023 U.S. Women's Open champion, Allisen Corpuz, about this year's tournament.

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⚾️ STORMERS HOME OPENER
This forecast looks more like the middle of summer, as opposed to #OpeningDay for @lancstormers! Enjoy the warmth, and keep an eye to the sky for evening showers and thunderstorms. #PAwx #Stormers #Lancaster #Lancaster Stormers

👀 MAY PREVIEW
Here is a look at what average highs and lows look like for May.
🌡The temperature trend shows well above average warmth until the weekend. We get a quick cool down before we bounce back up. #PAwx #weather #May WGAL

Westfield, Indiana this evening…. Photo from Sam Stuart

Wally, the emotional support alligator (whom we've covered before and I've held in standups) is missing.

His owner, Joie Henney, said Wally was kidnapped during a visit to Georgia as part of a prank and was later released into the wild. WGAL #Wallygator

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Lots of birds on the move in the eastern U.S. tonight #BirdNerds #Migration

Temperature turnaround: Saturday's high was just 53º. Today: just one degree shy of tying the record high of 90º!

A summery sunset this late-April evening. Today's sunset in Harrisburg is at 8:01pm. Our sunsets will be at 8pm or later until August 17. 🌇