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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Lancaster Airport (KLNS)

Lat: 40.12°NLon: 76.29°WElev: 397ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed S 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.4 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 29 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Joy PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Joy PA
 40.1°N 76.49°W (Elev. 312 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm EDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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