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Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gainesville, Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV)

Lat: 29.69°NLon: 82.28°WElev: 151ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 8:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Chiefland FL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 91 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Chiefland FL
 29.45°N 82.8°W (Elev. 36 ft)
Last Update:
1:38 pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT Aug 24, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 31, 2025
 
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