Flash Flood Concerns in Mid-Atlantic, Severe Weather Threats in Upper Midwest, and Fire Weather in the West

Once again, heavy rain and thunderstorms may produce flash flooding across the Mid-Atlantic region today. Flash flood watches are in effect, which includes the Philadelphia and Washington D.C. metro areas. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail are possible from North Dakota into Minnesota. Finally, red flag warnings are in effect across several states in the West. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer	30.12 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	7 Aug 2:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Altoona PA

This
Afternoon

T-storms
Likely
High: 83 °F
Tonight

T-storms
Likely
Low: 64 °F
Saturday

Partly Sunny
High: 87 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 61 °F
Sunday

Sunny
High: 89 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 63 °F
Monday

Hot
High: 92 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 68 °F
Tuesday

Showers
Likely
High: 90 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light northwest wind.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light west wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

A chance of showers after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.