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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains today through Thursday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Today and Wednesday, thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over parts of the southern High Plains. North Dakota could also see heavy to excessive rainfall today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sioux City, Sioux Gateway Airport (KSUX)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 96.38°WElev: 1099ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1023.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Jun 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sioux City IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sioux City IA
 42.5°N 96.39°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
1:33 pm CDT Jun 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Jun 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 8, 2026
 
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