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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pottstown, Pottstown Limerick Airport (KPTW)

Lat: 40.24°NLon: 75.55°WElev: 288ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Jun 2:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Valley Forge PA

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 12:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Valley Forge PA
 40.09°N 75.51°W (Elev. 423 ft)
Last Update:
4:08 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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