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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bartow Municipal (KBOW)

Lat: 27.95°NLon: 81.78°WElev: 128ft.

79°F

26°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Aug 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wauchula FL

Heat Advisory August 15, 11:00am until August 15, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 108. Light northeast wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 97. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 75. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 75 °F

    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 108. Light northeast wind.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 97. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 75. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wauchula FL
 27.54°N 81.8°W (Elev. 75 ft)
Last Update:
2:17 pm EDT Aug 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Aug 15, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 21, 2025
 
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