Heavy Rain From the Plains to the Northeast; Heat Wave Begins

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are likely across parts of the Northeast, portions of the northern and central Plains, and the Ohio Valley. Portions of northeast Missouri and central Illinois could experience locally significant flash flooding. Dangerously hot conditions are expected in the Central Plains, Lower and Middle Mississippi Valley, and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison Municipal Airport (KIMS)

Lat: 38.76°NLon: 85.47°WElev: 819ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 20 Jul 7:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Lexington IN

Flood Watch July 20, 07:45pm until July 21, 08:00pm
Severe T-storm Watch until July 21, 01:00am
Heat Advisory July 20, 07:45pm until July 20, 09:00pm
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Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
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    Flood Watch July 20, 07:45pm until July 21, 08:00pm
    Severe T-storm Watch until July 21, 01:00am
    Heat Advisory July 20, 07:45pm until July 20, 09:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 73 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light east wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light east wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Lexington IN
 38.72°N 85.65°W (Elev. 620 ft)
7:15 pm EDT Jul 20, 2025
7pm EDT Jul 20, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 27, 2025
 
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