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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.12 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	18 Jul 12:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lancaster OH

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 5am, then showers likely after 5am. Low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 85. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.