Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	30 Jun 8:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Plainfield IA

Extreme Heat Warning June 30, 08:38pm until July 1, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning June 30, 08:38pm until July 1, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Heavy Rain
and Breezy
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely
Independence Day
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 8 to 10 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Independence Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.