Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 14 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1001.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 10:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Laurelville OH

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 69. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before 9am, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am.  Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 69. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely before 9am, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Laurelville OH
 39.52°N 82.71°W (Elev. 899 ft)
10:24 pm EDT Jun 17, 2026
10pm EDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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