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

88°F

31°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	SW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	2 Jul 11:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Columbia IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 11:52am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 11:52am until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 8 to 11 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.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 9 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 69. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.