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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	S 16 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.57 in (1000.7 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 12:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW New Straitsville OH

Overnight
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.