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Critical Fire Weather Conditions and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains this afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin today and the southern High Plains on Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Mostly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW James Creek PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 44. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 44. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW James Creek PA
 40.32°N 78.2°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
2:20 pm EDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 20, 2026
 
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