Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Van Wert County Airport (KVNW)

Lat: 40.86°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 787ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jul 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Van Wert OH

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
Van Wert OH
 40.87°N 84.58°W (Elev. 748 ft)
12:15 pm EDT Jul 17, 2025
12pm EDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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