Monday, March 16, 2026
Tornado Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Monday Afternoon and Evening
Schuylkill County has been issued a Tornado Watch by the National Weather Service for Monday evening.
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, March 16th, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
⚠️ National Weather Service Alert
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
What: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Where: Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and York Counties.
When: From noon today until 11 PM this evening.
Impacts: Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may occur.
Additional Details: Strong winds will increase ahead of an approaching cold front. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening and could produce even stronger wind gusts. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be issued for wind gusts exceeding 58 mph.
Weather Outlook: A strong storm system could bring damaging winds and thunderstorms Monday before much colder air returns for Tuesday. Conditions gradually improve later in the week with a slight chance of showers returning Friday night.
Monday, March 16, 2026
Day: Cloudy with periods of light rain during the day, followed by strong thunderstorms developing toward evening. Some storms may produce damaging wind gusts. High near 64°F. Winds SSE at 10–20 mph, with higher gusts possible. Temperatures will sharply get cooler.
Rain Chance: 90%
Night: Strong thunderstorms likely during the evening, some capable of producing damaging winds. Skies gradually turn partly cloudy overnight as colder air moves in. Low around 25°F. Winds W at 10–15 mph.
Rain Chance: 100%
Sunrise: 7:14 AM | Sunset: 7:13 PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Day: Partly to mostly cloudy and much colder. High near 35°F. Winds W at 10–15 mph.
Night: A few clouds and cold. Low around 20°F. Winds WNW at 5–10 mph.
Sunrise: 7:13 AM | Sunset: 7:14 PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Day: Mostly cloudy. High near 37°F. Winds light and variable.
Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low around 28°F. Winds light and variable.
Sunrise: 7:11 AM | Sunset: 7:15 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Day: More clouds than sunshine. High near 46°F. Winds S at 5–10 mph.
Night: Cloudy skies. Low around 35°F. Winds light and variable.
Sunrise: 7:09 AM | Sunset: 7:16 PM
Friday, March 20, 2026
Day: A mix of sunshine and clouds. High near 52°F. Winds WNW at 5–10 mph.
Night: Cloudy with showers developing late. Low near 35°F. Winds light and variable.
Rain Chance: 60%
Sunrise: 7:08 AM | Sunset: 7:17 PM
Forecast conditions may change. Continue to monitor weather updates throughout the day, especially for the potential of strong winds and severe thunderstorms.
Today’s weather forecast is brought to you by the Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance.
Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard - March 15th, 2026
Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard - March 15th, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Schuylkill County Firefighters Respond to Massive Fire in Mount Carmel
Emergency personnel from Schuylkill County are assisting at the scene of a large fire in Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, Sunday night.
Double Block Home Damaged by Fire in Frackville
Fire Damages Exterior of Home and Garage in Altamont Saturday Afternoon
A fire damaged the exterior of a home and garage in Altamont on Saturday afternoon, but quick action by firefighters prevented the flames from spreading.
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Weather Outlook: Cloudy conditions Sunday will give way to a soaking rain overnight. A strong storm system Monday could bring thunderstorms and a sharp temperature drop before colder air settles in Tuesday.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Day: Cloudy skies. High near 51°F. Winds ESE at 10–15 mph.
Night: Rain showers during the evening becoming steadier overnight. Low around 44°F. Winds ESE at 10–15 mph.
Rain Chance: 100% | Rainfall: around 0.25 inches
Sunrise: 7:16 AM | Sunset: 7:12 PM
Monday, March 16, 2026
Day: Light rain early with thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. A few storms could become severe. High near 64°F. Winds SSE at 10–15 mph.
Rain Chance: 100%
Night: Rain early with decreasing clouds late as colder air moves in. Low around 27°F. Winds W at 10–15 mph.
Rain Chance: 100% | Rainfall: around 0.25 inches
Sunrise: 7:15 AM | Sunset: 7:13 PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Day: A mix of clouds and sun early with increasing clouds later in the afternoon. Much colder. High near 34°F. Winds W at 10–20 mph.
Night: Clear to partly cloudy and cold. Low around 21°F. Winds WNW at 10–15 mph.
Sunrise: 7:13 AM | Sunset: 7:14 PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Day: Some sunshine early with increasing clouds during the afternoon. High near 38°F. Winds SW at 5–10 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 29°F. Winds light and variable.
Sunrise: 7:11 AM | Sunset: 7:15 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Day: Mostly cloudy skies. High near 49°F. Winds light and variable.
Night: Mostly cloudy with a low around 35°F. Winds light and variable.
Sunrise: 7:10 AM | Sunset: 7:16 PM
Forecast information is subject to change. Check back for updates as storms move into the area late Sunday into Monday.
Today’s weather forecast is brought to you by the Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance.
Pennsylvania State Police Issue Missing Endangered Person Advisory for 86-Year-Old Last Seen in Schuylkill County
UPDATE: This alert was cancelled by the Pennsylvania State Police after the person reported missing was found safe.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
PHOTO GALLERY: Pottsville's 50th Annual Leo F. Haley St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Gallery of photos from the Leo F. Haley St. Patrick’s Day Parade held in Pottsville on Saturday, March 14th, 2026.
Ten Shenandoah Valley Band Students Inducted into Tri-M Music Honor Society
Ten students from the Shenandoah Valley School District’s band program were recently inducted into Chapter 8998 of the Tri-M Music Honor Society during the band’s March concert.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Schuylkill County Projects Receive $8.1 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands and Restore Waterways
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