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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (KMPZ)

Lat: 40.95°NLon: 91.51°WElev: 735ft.

63°F

17°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 7:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Houghton IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 76 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Houghton IA
 40.75°N 91.7°W (Elev. 712 ft)
Last Update:
4:22 am CDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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