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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chester County Airport (KMQS)

Lat: 39.98°NLon: 75.87°WElev: 659ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

West Chester PA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Chester PA
 39.96°N 75.62°W (Elev. 397 ft)
Last Update:
4:09 am EDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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