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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. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may continue to produce flooding over parts of the southern and northern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Denison (KDNS)

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 95.38°WElev: 1273ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Jun 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Dow City IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dow City IA
 41.94°N 95.5°W
Last Update:
10:03 am CDT Jun 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Jun 3, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 9, 2026
 
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