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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

Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL)

Lat: 27.98°NLon: 82.02°WElev: 141ft.

Clear

86°F

30°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 81°F (27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 21 Jun 10:50 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lakeland FL

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 92 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lakeland FL
 28.06°N 81.96°W (Elev. 184 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 am EDT Jun 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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