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

90°F

32°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	S 17 G 29 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	2 Jul 5:55 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Milo IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 06:03pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 06:03pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind around 9 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.