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.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.0 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	17 Jun 2:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Lancaster OH

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 69. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. 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. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 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

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 77. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.