Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chillicothe, Chillicothe Agri-Science Center (KCDJ)

Lat: 39.82°NLon: 93.58°WElev: 768ft.

82°F

28°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 4 Jul 11:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Galt MO

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Galt MO
 40.09°N 93.36°W (Elev. 876 ft)
12:17 pm CDT Jul 4, 2026
12pm CDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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