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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the 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 today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Harrisburg, Harrisburg International Airport (KMDT)

Lat: 40.19°NLon: 76.76°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 29 Jun 3:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rheems PA

Extreme Heat Watch July 1, 12:00pm until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
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  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

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    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rheems PA
 40.13°N 76.58°W (Elev. 486 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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