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

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41°NLon: 86.95°WElev: 604ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	NW 10 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 7:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Rensselaer IN

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 59 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 76.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.