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 >

Current conditions at

Schuylkill County/Joe Zerbey Airport (KZER)

Lat: 40.71°NLon: 76.37°WElev: 1730ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 3:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Elysburg 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
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers between 2am and 3am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers between 2am and 3am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Elysburg PA
 40.93°N 76.52°W (Elev. 594 ft)
3:21 am EDT Jun 30, 2026
3am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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