Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Lancaster Airport (KLNS)

Lat: 40.12°NLon: 76.29°WElev: 397ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Jul 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

East Petersburg PA

Flood Watch July 6, 02:44pm until July 7, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch July 6, 02:44pm until July 7, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Tue

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
East Petersburg PA
 40.09°N 76.35°W (Elev. 381 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
2pm EDT Jul 6, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
 
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