Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Municipal Airport (KOOA)

Lat: 41.23°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	S 18 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.75 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Oct 1:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Blakesburg IA

Columbus Day
High: 86 °F
Sunny and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day

Sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Low around 61. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 60.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.