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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Lancaster Airport (KLNS)

Lat: 40.12°NLon: 76.29°WElev: 397ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.6 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ephrata PA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Periods of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 64. East wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. East wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Rain likely before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Periods of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 64. East wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. East wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Columbus Day
Rain likely before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ephrata PA
 40.18°N 76.19°W (Elev. 390 ft)
Last Update:
8:55 am EDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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