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

Current conditions at

Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ)

Lat: 41.54°NLon: 87.53°WElev: 607ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Griffith IN

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  High near 72. Light east southeast wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 58. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 72. Light east southeast wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
Griffith IN
 41.52°N 87.44°W
8:57 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
9am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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