Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (KMPZ)

Lat: 40.95°NLon: 91.51°WElev: 735ft.

Light Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Bonaparte IA

Flood Watch until October 2, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until October 2, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Steady temperature around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 73. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Bonaparte IA
 40.73°N 91.84°W (Elev. 663 ft)
9:01 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
9am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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