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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.75 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	19 Jun 2:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Ararat PA

Severe T-storm Watch until June 19, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until June 19, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Severe T-storm Watch
Juneteenth
High: 79 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.