Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bartow Municipal (KBOW)

Lat: 27.95°NLon: 81.78°WElev: 128ft.

A Few Clouds

90°F

32°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed E 17 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Jun 1:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Lake Wales FL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 90 °F

    Breezy.
    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Breezy.
    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 94 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with an east wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Lake Wales FL
 27.91°N 81.63°W (Elev. 131 ft)
6:35 am EDT Jun 17, 2024
2pm EDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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