Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington (KAWG)

Lat: 41.28°NLon: 91.67°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jun 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cotter IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am.  Low around 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Low around 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cotter IA
 41.29°N 91.48°W (Elev. 748 ft)
3:22 pm CDT Jun 12, 2026
4pm CDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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