Local weather forecast

Weather in Amherst, OH

Updated 2026-08-11 14:15 local time · ZIP codes 44001

Partly cloudy
Now73°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low82° / 68°
Rain chance80%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 7:45AM EDT until August 11 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of north central Ohio, including the following county, Erie. * WHEN...Until 1045 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 743 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain has fallen overnight. Minor flooding is ongoing in the advisory area with some high water impacting roadways. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sandusky, Northern Milan, Castalia and Bloomingville. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly cloudy73°12% rain
3 PMCloudy82°18% rain
4 PMOvercast82°21% rain
5 PMCloudy80°20% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby78°27% rain
7 PMPatchy light rain76°68% rain
8 PMLight drizzle71°66% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby71°22% rain
10 PMOvercast71°30% rain
11 PMModerate rain71°79% rain
12 AMPatchy rain nearby70°37% rain
1 AMClear69°15% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
82° 68°Sunny
Rain 80%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
78° 66°Sunny
Rain 45%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
79° 66°Sunny
Rain 62%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like77°F
Humidity88%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind7 mph SW
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:34 AM
Sunset08:34 PM
Moonrise04:32 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 79% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 77°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

73°F, 12% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 73°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 79%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Amherst weather today

Partly cloudy and 73°F in Amherst, OH. Today's high is 82°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Amherst

Sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 08:34 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 78°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 45%.

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