Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chillicothe Ross County Airport (KRZT)

Lat: 39.44°NLon: 83.02°WElev: 725ft.

79°F

26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Jul 10:35 am EDT

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Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Latham OH

Flood Watch July 17, 02:00pm until July 18, 12:00am

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Flood Watch

Today
High: 89 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 89. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.