Hot & Humid This Week!

A dangerous heat wave continues through at least Friday with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s in the lower elevations, with high humidity making it feel like over 105 degrees. Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect. Warm overnight lows in the 70s offer little relief. Stay hydrated, check on vulnerable neighbors, and limit outdoor activities during peak heat. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 2 Jul 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Junction City OH

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:15pm until July 3, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:15pm until July 3, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Junction City OH
 39.69°N 82.34°W (Elev. 899 ft)
1:04 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
1pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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