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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Williamsport - Lycoming County Airport (KIPT)

Lat: 41.24°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 522ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 2:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

New Columbia PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 50. Light south wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 67. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 50. Light south wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 67. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
New Columbia PA
 41.05°N 76.88°W (Elev. 522 ft)
Last Update:
2:36 am EDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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