Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)

Lat: 43.15°NLon: 93.33°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 10:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Kensett IA

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.