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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and 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 Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Saxton PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Saxton PA
 40.22°N 78.3°W (Elev. 2021 ft)
Last Update:
2:05 am EDT Jun 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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