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

Gainesville, Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV)

Lat: 29.69°NLon: 82.28°WElev: 151ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	21 Jun 3:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Chiefland FL

This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 96 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 90. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming east northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Thursday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.