Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)

Lat: 26.2°NLon: 80.18°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	E 16 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	17 Jun 8:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Margate FL

Today
High: 89 °F
Breezy.
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Juneteenth

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.