Lancaster PA Weather Watch

07/28/2026

Another Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lancaster PA.

07/28/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been posted for parts of Lancaster PA

06/30/2026

⚠️ DROUGHT WARNING ISSUED FOR LANCASTER COUNTY ⚠️

The drought declaration for Lancaster County has been elevated from a Drought Watch to a Drought Warning due to ongoing dry conditions and declining water resources.

Residents and businesses are strongly encouraged to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use by 10–15% immediately. Conservation efforts now are critical to helping preserve water supplies and lessen the impacts of the drought.

06/30/2026

EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Central PA including Lancaster PA. .

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places Wednesday through Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at weather.gov/safety/heat.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

Power outages are possible during periods of extended heat as the extra demand for electricity can tax the power grid. Be prepared for a possible power outage. #

Heat can be very taxing on the body and can lead to heat related illnesses or make existing health conditions worse. Everyone can be vulnerable to heat, but some more so than others. According to The Impacts Of Climate Change On Human Health In The United States: A Scientific Assessment the followin...

03/11/2026

It will be a nice, warm day today which will help to fire off some severe storms. Gusty winds and lightning are the biggest risk. We cannot rule out a chance for a brief tornado. Keep an eye on the sky!

02/06/2026

Dangerous cold temps will be in place for the weekend in
An inch of snow is forecast today after rush hour.
Temps will drop all day today with a low of 9° Saturday morning. Wind chill temps will be -18°. Sunday will be just as cold with wind chills around -15°. If you need to be out, dress in layers and cover up. Frostbite is possible at the temps in less than 10 minutes.

02/06/2026

Happy Friday. is under an air quality alert of orange. The air quality is unsafe for sensitive groups.

02/06/2026

Dangerous cold is coming this week. We’ll have a post with all the details tomorrow.

02/02/2026

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Six more weeks of winter!

01/26/2026

UPDATE: the latest models runs has this out to sea.

As the clean up continues, we are watching another system to affect the area next weekend. It is way to early to talk timing and amounts. This is a heads up to leave room in your yard for more snow. We will provide updates when needed.