Forecast for July 1-July 7, 2018
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – The National Weather Service is predicting a hot week ahead as the nation celebrates Independence Day.
The heat index is forecast to top out in mid 90s for July 1, 2018. However, it will not take much to push it into a 100 or slightly higher.
Through the week, July 1-July 7, the heat wave will continue through Friday, but with gradually decreasing temperatures and dew points. Heat indexes may reach 100 or higher Wednesday afternoon, and then approach 100 degrees. A heat advisory may be issued on Wednesday, July 4. Those participating in parades or other Independence Day activities should remember to stay hydrated.
The week’s forecast by day:
Today
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
TonightPatchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
