Heavy rains are expected for much of central Pennsylvania Sunday night into Monday night, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service at State College.

As much has 2 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected to fall in the Carlisle, Newport, Lewistown, State College, Chambersburg and Bedford areas, according to the National Weather Service.

About 1.5 to 2 inches of rain is expected for places like Harrisburg, Lebanon, York, Lancaster and Pottsville.

"Heavy rainfall of 1.5 to 3 inches is probable Sunday night into Monday and will result in significant rises on area rivers and streams. Small streams will likely see rapid rises with minor to moderate flooding possible," forecasters said.

There will be about an 80 percent chance of rain starting at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Colder temperatures are expected to accompany the rain. Highs for Sunday and Monday and expected to be near 50.

SUNDAY: Periods of rain, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 48, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Low around 46. Rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

MONDAY: High near 55. Rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Snow showers could possibly mix in with the rain before 8 p.m. Low around 37.

TUESDAY: There will be a 20 percent chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Low around 36.

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