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

Pella, Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA)

Lat: 41.4°NLon: 92.93°WElev: 886ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	2 Jul 9:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Tracy IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:14am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:14am until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 7 to 10 mph. 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 between 11am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 8 to 11 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 slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. 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, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 89.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.