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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Lancaster Airport (KLNS)

Lat: 40.12°NLon: 76.29°WElev: 397ft.

A Few Clouds

49°F

9°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 8 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 6 Apr 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Akron PA

Freeze Watch April 8, 12:00am until April 8, 09:00am
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Freeze Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Akron PA
 40.16°N 76.19°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
11:46 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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