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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains today through Thursday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Today and Wednesday, thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over parts of the southern High Plains. North Dakota could also see heavy to excessive rainfall today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Schenck Field Airport (KICL)

Lat: 40.72°NLon: 95.02°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jun 1:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Athelstan IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 76. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 76. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Athelstan IA
 40.58°N 94.54°W
Last Update:
1:27 pm CDT Jun 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Jun 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 8, 2026
 
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