Heavy Rain and Storms in the East; Fire Weather Threats in the West

A slow moving frontal system will bring strong to severe storms and locally heavy rain from the Northeast to the southern Plains. Meanwhile, Fire Weather threats remain elevated over the northern Inter-Mountain West, as Red Flag Warnings and Fire weather watches are in effect. Also, the potential for isolated dry thunderstorms remains possible across this portion of the West. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SW 14 G 22 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Aug 4:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Fairmount Springs PA

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 11:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 11:00pm

NOW until
11:00pm Fri

Severe T-storm Watch
This
Afternoon

Heavy Rain
High: 79 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
Low: 67 °F
Saturday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 72 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 62 °F
Sunday

Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 75 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 60 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
High: 73 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 67. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.