Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sussex, Sussex Airport (KFWN)

Lat: 41.2°NLon: 74.63°WElev: 410ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 10 Aug 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sussex Airport NJ

Severe T-storm Watch until August 10, 09:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch until August 10, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 88 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Sussex Airport NJ
 41.21°N 74.62°W (Elev. 407 ft)
4:09 pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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