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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Hopewell PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Low around 44. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Low around 44. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Hopewell PA
 40.12°N 78.23°W (Elev. 1496 ft)
Last Update:
10:51 pm EDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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