Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)

Lat: 26.2°NLon: 80.18°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	80°F (27°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	2 Jul 8:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Parkland FL

Today
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Independence Day
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. High near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Independence Day

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 76. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. High near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 76. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 93. Chance of precipitation is 80%.