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

Wilkes-Barre - Scranton, Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport (KAVP)

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.83 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Mar 5:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Fairmount Springs PA

Today
High: 62 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 40 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Monday Night
Low: 23 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 54 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain showers before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.