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

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chillicothe, Chillicothe Agri-Science Center (KCDJ)

Lat: 39.82° N Lon: 93.58° W Elev: 768 ft.

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 8 Aug 11:51 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Grundy County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast this morning, then becoming southeast this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index values up to 104 in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 104 early in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values up to 104 in the afternoon.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night Through Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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222 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
 
 

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