Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

Partly Cloudy

94°F

34°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	21 Jun 2:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Arcadia FL

This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 93 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Light east northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 73. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.