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Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:31PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH Expires Sun, 7:15 PM EDT.
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Hourly forecast
Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Erie, Pennsylvania 16508. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
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Rain Timeline
Most likely around 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM. Expected type: Thunderstorms / Rain.
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Official NWS outlook
7-Day Forecast
Today
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68°56°
Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 100%
- Wind
- SW 7 to 12 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:37 AM
- Sunset
- 8:11 PM
Mon
69°58°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
- Precipitation
- 72%
- Wind
- W 10 to 16 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:38 AM
- Sunset
- 8:09 PM
Tue
74°57°
Chance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 28%
- Wind
- NW 9 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:39 AM
- Sunset
- 8:08 PM
Wed
80°63°
Mostly Sunny
- Precipitation
- 16%
- Wind
- S 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset
- 8:06 PM
Thu
80°64°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 47%
- Wind
- SW 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:41 AM
- Sunset
- 8:04 PM
Fri
77°59°
Chance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 25%
- Wind
- W 2 to 8 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 8:03 PM
Sat
77°60°
Sunny
- Precipitation
- 8%
- Wind
- NE 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:01 PM
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Weather for a healthier day
Healthy Weather
Real Feel66°F
Use caution walking outside
Special Weather Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.
WindSW8 mph
Best walk timeNo clearly better outdoor window today
The official hourly forecast shows similar weather impacts across the available hours. Shorten or move plans indoors if conditions are uncomfortable, and check active alerts before leaving.
Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityErie, Pennsylvania 16508View AQI +
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now71%next hour
Humidity73%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast
Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.
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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.87 in
Visibility2.5 mi
Peak rain chance100%
Dew point57°F
Active alerts2
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Moderate · Expected
Special Weather Statement
Applies to: Ashtabula Lakeshore; Northern Erie; Southern ErieIssued by: NWS Cleveland OHSpecial Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:31PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OHAlert details
At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Girard, or 13 miles west of Erie, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Erie, Conneaut, Edinboro, Union City, Girard, Waterford, Wattsburg, Northwest Harborcreek, Harborcreek, Lawrence Park, Wesleyville, Lake City, Cranesville, Platea, Mill Village, McKean, Elgin, Northwest Harborcr, and Avonia.Safety instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.Moderate · Expected