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

3 Miles NE Altoona PA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 60. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light northeast wind.  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

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °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 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 60. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Altoona PA
 40.53°N 78.37°W (Elev. 1194 ft)
6:09 am EDT Oct 11, 2026
8am EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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