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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pocono Mountains Regional Airport (KMPO)

Lat: 41.14°NLon: 75.38°WElev: 1886ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 2:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Effort PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Effort PA
 40.95°N 75.52°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
4:09 pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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