Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76° N Lon: 82.66° W Elev: 866 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 10:53 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Fairfield County

Today
Mostly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Patchy fog in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. unseasonably cold with lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. unseasonably cold with lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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