Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 4 Oct 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Altoona PA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light south wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Altoona PA
 40.53°N 78.37°W (Elev. 1194 ft)
2:05 pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
5pm EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 11, 2025
 
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