Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Wilkes-Barre - Scranton, Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport (KAVP)

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	NE 8 mph
Barometer	30.22 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Sep 3:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

Today

Chance
Showers then
Showers
High: 62 °F
Tonight

Showers
Low: 55 °F
Sunday

Showers
Likely
High: 66 °F
Sunday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 56 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers
High: 69 °F
Monday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 52 °F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny
High: 66 °F
Tuesday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 48 °F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny
High: 67 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 62. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 55. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.