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 >

Current conditions at

Fort Myers, Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW)

Lat: 26.53°NLon: 81.77°WElev: 30ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	E 22 G 28 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	17 Jun 1:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Estero FL

This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Scattered
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Partly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then
Scattered
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Scattered
T-storms and
Breezy
Juneteenth
High: 91 °F
Scattered
T-storms and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Scattered
T-storms and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Showers
Likely then
Scattered
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 98. Breezy, with an east wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Breezy, with an east wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Juneteenth

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

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