Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bedford, Bedford County Airport (KHMZ)

Lat: 40.09°NLon: 78.51°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bedford PA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:36pm until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:36pm until July 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Bedford PA
 40.01°N 78.51°W (Elev. 1381 ft)
12:41 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
1pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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