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Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Shawnee OH

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southeast wind.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 80 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 61 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 78. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers

    High: 78 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 55. West wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Showers

    Low: 55 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 8 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 74 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 51 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 68 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 43 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southeast wind.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 78. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 55. West wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Shawnee OH
 39.61°N 82.21°W (Elev. 909 ft)
Last Update:
9:25 am EDT Apr 16, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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