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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

Plant City, Plant City Municipal Airport (KPCM)

Lat: 28°NLon: 82.15°WElev: 154ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 21 Jun 3:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lithia FL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. East wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    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 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. East wind around 5 mph. 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 73. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. 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 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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 7 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 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lithia FL
 27.84°N 82.16°W (Elev. 128 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 pm EDT Jun 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 28, 2025
 
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