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Hot & Humid This Week!

A dangerous heat wave starts today with highs in the 90s, intensifying Wednesday-Friday to near 100 degrees 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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 30 Jun 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Junction City OH

Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 12:35am until July 3, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 1, 12:35am until July 3, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 74. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Junction City OH
 39.68°N 82.28°W (Elev. 1030 ft)
Last Update:
12:19 am EDT Jul 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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