Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. 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

80°F

27°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	17 Jun 3:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Amanda OH

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy then
Showers and
Windy
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 69. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 77. Light west wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west after midnight.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. 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 77. 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 77.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.