Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wellsboro Johnston Airport (KN38)

Lat: 41.73°NLon: 77.4°WElev: 1892ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Gaines PA

Severe T-storm Watch until July 4, 11:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 4, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sat

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Independence Day

    High: 87 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Patchy fog after 1am.  Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Isolated
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Areas of fog before 10am. High near 79. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 62. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog before 8am. High near 73. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 87. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Areas of fog before 10am. High near 79. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 73. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Gaines PA
 41.71°N 77.53°W (Elev. 1873 ft)
4:16 pm EDT Jul 4, 2026
5pm EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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