Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)

Lat: 43.15°NLon: 93.33°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Jul 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mason City IASimilar City Names

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a steady temperature around 79. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a steady temperature around 79. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mason City IASimilar City Names
 43.15°N 93.19°W
12:37 pm CDT Jul 13, 2025
1pm CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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