Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Estherville, Estherville Municipal Airport (KEST)

Lat: 43.4°NLon: 94.75°WElev: 1316ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

55°F

13°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 21 Sep 4:49 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Armstrong IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  Patchy fog. High near 54. East northeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. Patchy fog. High near 54. East northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Armstrong IA
 43.39°N 94.47°W
2:43 pm CDT Sep 21, 2026
5pm CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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