Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

A Few Clouds

36°F

2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NW 6 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 6 Apr 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Altoona PA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Altoona PA
 40.52°N 78.43°W (Elev. 1644 ft)
5:47 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
7am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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