Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Wilkes-Barre - Scranton, Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport (KAVP)
Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.
Mostly Cloudy
96°F
36°C
| Humidity | 41% |
| Wind Speed | W 14 G 21 mph |
| Barometer | 29.97 in (1013.6 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 101°F (38°C) |
| Last update | 3 Jul 3:54 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
East Benton PA
Severe T-storm Watch until July 3, 11:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 04:22pm until July 3, 08:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 96 °F
Scattered
T-stormsTonight
Low: 69 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Partly CloudyIndependence Day
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then
Scattered
T-stormsSaturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 85 °F
Showers
LikelySunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 8 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 before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
East Benton PA
41.59°N 75.66°W (Elev. 1204 ft)
41.59°N 75.66°W (Elev. 1204 ft)
3:26 pm EDT Jul 3, 2026
4pm EDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
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