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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 13 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1023.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 11 Oct 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Altoona PA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog. High near 59. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Areas Fog

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog. High near 59. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Columbus Day
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Altoona PA
 40.54°N 78.43°W (Elev. 1539 ft)
Last Update:
6:09 am EDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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