Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Intermountain West and East Coast

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Intermountain West and East Coast states. Flooding, gusty winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread northward across the Mississippi Valley the next few days. Looking for snow, the first winter storm of the season is underway across the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Altoona PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 58. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 56. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 58. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Altoona PA
 40.47°N 78.44°W (Elev. 1194 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Oct 11, 2026
4pm EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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