Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wellsboro Johnston Airport (KN38)

Lat: 41.73°NLon: 77.4°WElev: 1892ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Jul 7:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Gaines PA

Heat Advisory July 2, 08:12pm until July 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 08:12pm until July 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers.  Low around 64. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Independence Day
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 64. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Gaines PA
 41.72°N 77.44°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
8:06 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
8pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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