Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Fire Weather Threat in the Southwest U.S.

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall and isolated flooding over portions of the Southern Plains today and Saturday. Dry conditions, combined with gusty winds and low relative humidities will continue to support an elevated to critical fire weather threat in the Desert Southwest into to early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Newton Municipal Airport - Earl Johnson Field (KTNU)

Lat: 41.67°NLon: 93.02°WElev: 945ft.

55°F

13°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 25 Apr 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Newton IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a north wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    T-storms
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a north wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newton IA
 41.69°N 93.04°W
2:32 pm CDT Apr 25, 2025
3pm CDT Apr 25, 2025-6pm CDT May 1, 2025
 
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