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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Van Wert County Airport (KVNW)

Lat: 40.86°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 787ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed E 20 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 7:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Van Wert OH

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 56. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 56. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Van Wert OH
 40.87°N 84.58°W (Elev. 748 ft)
Last Update:
7:30 pm EDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 28, 2026
 
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