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

Current conditions at

Williamsport - Lycoming County Airport (KIPT)

Lat: 41.24°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 522ft.

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Mar 5:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Ralston PA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 63. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain showers after 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 63. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain showers before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain showers after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Ralston PA
 41.52°N 76.91°W (Elev. 1535 ft)
6:49 am EDT Mar 22, 2026
6am EDT Mar 22, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
 
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