Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oxford, Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC)

Lat: 41.48°NLon: 73.13°WElev: 725ft.

Fog/Mist

74°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Last update	6 Aug 6:56 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Monroe CT

Heat Advisory August 6, 11:00am until August 7, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.