Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. 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

70°F

21°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SE 14 mph
Barometer	29.60 in (1001.7 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Jun 10:53 pm EDT

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport OH

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Showers then
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °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 17 to 23 mph, with gusts 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, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 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 57. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 76. Light west wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

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

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 59.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. 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 64. 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

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.