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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Storm Lake (KSLB)

Lat: 42.6°NLon: 95.23°WElev: 1489ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 7 Aug 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Varina IA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 14 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.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 14 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.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Varina IA
 42.66°N 94.91°W
6:22 am CDT Aug 7, 2025
7am CDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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