Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Rip Current Statement until August 3, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Fort Myers, Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW)

Lat: 26.53°NLon: 81.77°WElev: 30ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Aug 9:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Estero FL

Today
High: 90 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 92 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 78 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Showers
Likely then
Scattered
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Isolated
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 104. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Tuesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.