Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

7-Day Zone Forecast for Lancaster County (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Lancaster County
Issued by: National Weather Service State College, PA
Last Update: 900 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
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Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday: Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values around 100.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Warm with lows around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Friday: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid, hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values around 100.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday: Sunny. Very warm with highs in the upper 80s.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

Sunday: Sunny. Very warm with highs in the upper 80s.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Monday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.







Zone Forecast: Lancaster County

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