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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

Harrisburg, Capital City Airport (KCXY)

Lat: 40.22°NLon: 76.86°WElev: 335ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 5:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Newport PA

Heat Advisory July 3, 08:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 12:00pm until July 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. 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:
2 Miles NNE Newport PA
 40.5°N 77.12°W (Elev. 1217 ft)
Last Update:
6:11 am EDT Jun 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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