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.

91°F

33°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	2 Jul 4:51 pm CDT

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Laredo MO

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

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 05:04pm until July 3, 09:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 05:04pm until July 3, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Fri
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Independence Day
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.