Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the Midwest into the Great Lakes Region; Significant Heat in the Southwest

Strong to severe storms may produce damaging winds, isolated hail, and a few tornadoes from the Midwest into the lower Great Lakes. These storms may also produce areas of heavy rain and flash flooding. Significant heat will continue across parts of the Desert Southwest into western Texas and north Alaska. Dangerous heat will also build into the Eastern and Central U.S. and continue into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elkhart Municipal (KEKM)

Lat: 41.72°NLon: 86°WElev: 778ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 18 Jun 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Union MI

Tornado Watch until June 18, 08:00pm
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Tornado Watch
  •  
    Tornado Watch until June 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Union MI
 41.79°N 85.81°W (Elev. 797 ft)
1:17 pm EDT Jun 18, 2025
3pm EDT Jun 18, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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