Wx Shield

Happy Thursday! An upper level low pressure system will keep us cool and cloudy today.

This morning there could be a few peeks of sunshine, but most of us will have more clouds compared to sun. Temperautres this morning will be in the lower 40s. Winds will be from the west northwest between five to ten mph.

This afternoon will be rather cloudy. It will be breezy. Winds will be from the west northwest between ten to twenty mph. This breeze will make the air feel cooler. High temepratures will only reach the lower to mid 50s. We could even see a lingering shower or two.

Tonight there could be a shower early, and then the rest of the night will be overcast. Low temperatures tonight will be in the mid 40s. Winds will be from the northwest between ten to fifteen mph.

A big warm up is on the way late this weekend into early next week. Have a wonderful day!

Almanac for today (Altoona records since 1948):
Average High: 71°F
Average Low: 49°F
Average Precip: .13″
Record High: 92°F in 1962
Record Low: 28°F in 1996
Record Precip: 1.01” in 1957
Yesterday’s High: 63°F
Yesterday’s Low: 49°F
Yesterday’s highest wind speed: WNW 28  mph G 41 mph
Sunrise: 5:58 am
Sunset: 8:22 pm