Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (KMPZ)

Lat: 40.95°NLon: 91.51°WElev: 735ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Mediapolis IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Mediapolis IA
 41°N 91.23°W (Elev. 797 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
5pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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