Wx Shield

Good morning and happy Tuesday! Today we will have chances for storms and downpours again.

Temperatures this morning will be in the upper 60s. Winds will be from the southwest between five to ten mph. This morning we will have patchy clouds with a storm in spots.

This afternoon we will continue to see a few storms and downpours. Severe criteria for storms does not include lightning, and is mainly wind and hail based. Yesterday our storms were quite electrical and we could see that again today. When you hear thunder roar, head indoors. Temperatures this afternoon will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Winds will be from the west between five to ten mph.

Tonight there will be patchy fog. We could also see some rain or a storm overnight. Winds will be from the west and will be light. Temperatures tonight fall into the lower 60s.

Have a good day and stay safe!

Almanac for today (Altoona records since 1948):
Average High: 82°F
Average Low: 61°F
Average Precip: .10″
Record High: 95°F in 1988
Record Low: 49°F in 1982
Record Precip: 1.92″ in 1979
Yesterday’s High: 76°F
Yesterday’s Low: 62°F
Yesterday’s highest wind speed:S 20 mph G 32 mph
Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 8:16 pm