Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Marshalltown, Marshalltown Municipal Airport (KMIW)

Lat: 42.11°NLon: 92.92°WElev: 971ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 7 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Marshalltown IA

Heat Advisory August 8, 01:00pm until August 8, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Marshalltown IA
 42.04°N 92.92°W
3:08 pm CDT Aug 7, 2025
4pm CDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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