Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41°NLon: 86.95°WElev: 604ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Aug 7:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Fowler IN

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.