Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Newton Municipal Airport - Earl Johnson Field (KTNU)

Lat: 41.67°NLon: 93.02°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 4:55 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Newton IA

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.