Dan Tomaso
abc27 WHTM
Harrisburg, PA, United States
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abc27 2022-2023 Central Pennsylvania Winter Outlook
Two of our last three winters really lacked snow, with the winter of 2019/2020 being our least snowy on record. Is there any hope for ski or snow lovers this winter? → Read More
Beyond the Forecast: Wintry Mix for Northern Areas of Central Pennsylvania this Evening
Other than some brief bursts of sleet and snow, areas near Harrisburg and south have seen mainly rain this afternoon. → Read More
Much colder today with strong winds
Today high temperatures will barely break the mid-40s. Winds will also be strong all day with gusts over 30 mph. Bundle up as you head out! → Read More
Beyond the Forecast: Timing the Memorial Day Weekend Rain
Meteorologists Brett Thackara and Dan Tomaso have the latest forecast with rain arriving for this afternoon. → Read More
Strong winds through this evening, breezy and cooler Saturday
The winds were relentless and only strengthened as the afternoon and evening went along. A 62 mph gust was reported at Harrisburg International Airport just before 4 PM → Read More
Severe thunderstorm season is near, how do you prepare as a homeowner or property owner?
We talked to Dr. Tanya Brown-Giammanco, Managing Director of Research at of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). IBHS specializes in protecting your home and business properties from severe weather impacts and have some preparation steps that are easy to do → Read More
Beyond the Forecast: abc27 weather team unveils snow map for Sunday
The forecast this weekend has been changing a lot over the course of this week. Trends over the last 36-48 hours have been bringing a coastal storm closer to the Midstate. This coastal storm will be affecting the forecast for Sunday morning through the early afternoon hours. Several inches of snow are possible now, with […] → Read More
abc27 Weather Winter Outlook for 2020-21: How much snow?
The abc27 Winter Outlook for the 2020-21 season is here. → Read More
Penn State vs Pitt Tailgate Forecast
This Saturday will be cooler and somewhat damp for a noon kickoff in Happy Valley. The early morning hours will feature leftover clouds and moisture. This damp start may be tough to shake during the daytime hours, but only a passing shower or two is likely by the afternoon. It is not going to be […] → Read More
Penn State vs Buffalo Tailgate Forecast
Clouds will begin to decrease this evening as Hurricane Dorian pulls away from the North Carolina coastline. Temperatures will fall from the 70s this evening to the 60s past sunset. → Read More
Penn State vs Idaho Tailgate Forecast
For fans heading to State College tonight, the weather does not get much better! Temperatures will fall to the 60s tonight with passing clouds and crisp fall-like air. Tomorrow features a mix of clouds and sun. State College and the ridges and valleys will likely see more cloud cover at times during the day with […] → Read More
Friday Midday Dorian Update: Hurricane Develops an Eye and Strengthens
At 11 AM Friday, the National Hurricane Center released their latest Hurricane Dorian update. There has not been much change in the track or intensity forecast, but the storm itself has strengthened to 110 mph sustained winds around the core. → Read More
Penn State Mont Alto is home to state's largest solar panel farm
Solar power is about to be a real bright spot in the midstate. Penn State is building the state's largest solar panel farm in Franklin County. → Read More
Severe storm damage in Franklin County
Severe storms Friday evening in the western half of the Midstate did cause damage, and possibly a tornado too. → Read More
Winter Outlook: A winter for winter lovers?
The warmth of the summer bled into the first half of October, only to be undone by colder air for the remainder of the month. Meanwhile, the very wet weather has seen no immediate end. Could these be signs of things to come this winter? → Read More
Hottest day of the heat wave to start the work week
After a mainly dry weekend other than a few pop-up storms, we continue a mainly dry stretch of weather today. But we also crank up the heat! We expect high temperatures to easily reach the low 90s... → Read More
Stormtrack Center Team reveals outlook for rest of summer
The abc27 Stormtrack Center Team reveals outlook for the rest of the summer. → Read More
Concern for ice jams with warmer temps and rain
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- After the coldest start to January on record we have had plenty of cold air just sitting around. Now that the thaw is happening, we have this huge ice sheet on the Susquehanna River. This is thick ice that is barely moving, but it certainly has the attention of → Read More
Patchy ice overnight, slow warm-up through midweek
The light snow and sleet is ending across the Midstate, with just stray areas of sleet and snow leftover near the PA-MD border. The storm is done and over with for the evening commute, but slick spots will likely persist this evening and tonight as clouds decrease and temperatures stay in the mid 20s. Secondary → Read More
Light wintry mix of snow and sleet tomorrow, glaze of ice possible
A break from the Arctic air arrives by midweek and rain returns to the forecast... → Read More