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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Red Oak (KRDK)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 95.27°WElev: 1043ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elliott IA

Flood Watch September 30, 01:10pm until October 1, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 30, 01:10pm until October 1, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 62. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 65. North northeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers between midnight and 1am.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. North northeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 65. North northeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. North northeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Elliott IA
 41.15°N 95.17°W (Elev. 1083 ft)
1:05 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
1pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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