Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chariton (KCNC)

Lat: 41.03°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1050ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	82°F (28°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	2 Jul 9:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Melrose IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:37am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:37am until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.