Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from July 16, 03:00 PM EDT until July 17, 03:00 AM EDT

Current conditions at

Sussex, Sussex Airport (KFWN)

Lat: 41.2°NLon: 74.63°WElev: 410ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Augusta NJ

Flood Watch July 16, 03:00pm until July 17, 03:00am

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Flood Watch

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Heavy
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.