Lackawanna County in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is experiencing hot and humid weather, with the possibility of locally heavy rainfall from scattered showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service’s Binghamton office issued a forecast on July 15, 2025, at 2:17 PM EDT. According to the forecast, maximum heat index values for Wednesday, July 16, are expected to range from 75°F to 105°F across different locations. Specific reported values include Boonville at 96°F, Syracuse at 98°F, Auburn at 91°F, Ithaca at 91°F, Binghamton at 95°F, Montrose at 88°F, Hazleton at 87°F, Wilkes-Barre at 96°F, and Milford at 96°F. More details can be found on the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/bgm.

Source: Lackawanna County

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Scranton

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