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

Vinton, Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark Airport (KVTI)

Lat: 42.22°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 846ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Vinton IA

Flood Watch September 30, 03:05pm until October 2, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 30, 03:05pm until October 2, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vinton IA
 42.15°N 92.03°W (Elev. 833 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
3pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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