Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	W 8 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	20 Jul 12:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Logan OH

Flood Watch until July 21, 11:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Flood Watch

Flood Watch until July 21, 11:00am
NOW until 11:00am Mon
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.