Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Schuylkill County/Joe Zerbey Airport (KZER)

Lat: 40.71°NLon: 76.37°WElev: 1730ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	22 Mar 4:55 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Briar Creek PA

Today
High: 69 °F
Partly Sunny
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Monday
High: 45 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Monday Night
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 47 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 35. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.