Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41°NLon: 86.95°WElev: 604ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 2:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Oxford IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Oxford IN
 40.52°N 87.25°W
2:11 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
3pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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