Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Lancaster Airport (KLNS)

Lat: 40.12°NLon: 76.29°WElev: 397ft.

Partly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 12 Jun 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cornwall PA

Heat Advisory June 12, 05:17pm until June 12, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory June 12, 05:17pm until June 12, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 92 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Cornwall PA
 40.27°N 76.41°W (Elev. 633 ft)
5:01 pm EDT Jun 12, 2026
5pm EDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 19, 2026
 
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