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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Schuylkill County/Joe Zerbey Airport (KZER)

Lat: 40.71°NLon: 76.37°WElev: 1730ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	W 8 G 16 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	4 Jul 1:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW New Columbus PA

Heat Advisory July 4, 01:23pm until July 4, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory July 4, 01:23pm until July 4, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Independence Day
High: 92 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Patchy
Fog
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
and Patchy
Fog
Monday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog between 11pm and 2am. Low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 75. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.