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

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41° N Lon: 86.95° W Elev: 604 ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	S 9 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	16 Apr 12:54 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Tippecanoe County

This Afternoon

Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Showers through midnight, then scattered showers toward daybreak. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy through midnight, then clearing. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night

Showers with a chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Friday Through Sunday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.

Sunday Night And Monday

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.