Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL)

Lat: 27.98°NLon: 82.02°WElev: 141ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	22 Aug 5:50 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Lithia FL

Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Scattered
T-storms
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Isolated
T-storms
Monday
High: 92 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.