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More Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Forecast for Central U.S. Wednesday Night into Thursday

Parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri which saw 3+ inches of rain to begin this week are forecast to see potentially another inch or more Wednesday night as another front sets up over the area. Along with the heavy rain, severe thunderstorms will again be possible with large hail the main threat. Severe thunderstorms will then take aim on parts of the Southern Plains and Northeast Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

A Few Clouds

56°F

13°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.7 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 May 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Altoona PA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 71 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 58 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 83 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    Low: 59 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 78 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 60 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 83 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 64 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 81 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Memorial Day
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Altoona PA
 40.51°N 78.4°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 pm EDT May 21, 2019
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT May 22, 2019-6pm EDT May 28, 2019
 
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