Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Defiance, Defiance Memorial Airport (KDFI)

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 84.43°WElev: 705ft.

Light Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Jun 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Paulding OH

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 65. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 65. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Paulding OH
 41.18°N 84.52°W (Elev. 699 ft)
11:01 am EDT Jun 17, 2025
11am EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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