Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Defiance, Defiance Memorial Airport (KDFI)

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 84.43°WElev: 705ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Melrose OH

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Melrose OH
 41.13°N 84.44°W (Elev. 699 ft)
11:46 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
12pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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