Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

State College Regional Airport (KUNV)

Lat: 40.85°NLon: 77.85°WElev: 1231ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 4 Jul 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Howard PA

Severe T-storm Watch until July 4, 11:00pm
Heat Advisory July 4, 05:09pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Heat Advisory
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 4, 11:00pm
    Heat Advisory July 4, 05:09pm until July 4, 08:00pm

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  • Independence Day

    High: 92 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Isolated
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 8am. High near 83. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 75. East wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Howard PA
 40.98°N 77.71°W (Elev. 696 ft)
4:16 pm EDT Jul 4, 2026
5pm EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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