Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chillicothe, Chillicothe Agri-Science Center (KCDJ)

Lat: 39.82°NLon: 93.58°WElev: 768ft.

87°F

31°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	S 10 G 21 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Jul 12:51 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Chula MO

Heat Advisory July 3, 09:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:23pm until July 3, 09:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:23pm until July 3, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Fri
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.