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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Lancaster Airport (KLNS)

Lat: 40.12°NLon: 76.29°WElev: 397ft.

Fog/Mist

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lancaster PA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 48. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 55. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 48. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 55. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lancaster PA
 40.04°N 76.3°W (Elev. 302 ft)
Last Update:
6:16 am EDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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