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

Chariton (KCNC)

Lat: 41.03°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1050ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Melrose IA

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.