Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Council Bluffs (KCBF)

Lat: 41.26°NLon: 95.76°WElev: 1237ft.

Fog/Mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 20 Nov 2:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Council Bluffs IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 50. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between 1am and 2am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Cloudy then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 34 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 50. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Council Bluffs IA
 41.26°N 95.79°W (Elev. 1043 ft)
1:56 pm CST Nov 20, 2025
2pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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