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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Jul 12:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Forest City PA

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 11:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Forest City PA
 41.69°N 75.43°W (Elev. 1647 ft)
Last Update:
12:40 am EDT Jul 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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