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Western Heat Wave Continues; Watching the Gulf of Mexico

A dangerous heat wave will continue to bring record temperatures to much of the West through this week. A tropical disturbance in the southwest Gulf of Mexico will likely form into a tropical depression late this week over the central or northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rain could begin to impact portions of the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Council Bluffs (KCBF)

Lat: 41.26°NLon: 95.76°WElev: 1237ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jun 7:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Council Bluffs IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 67 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 95 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 73 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southeast wind around 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Hot

    High: 100 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 70 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 89 °F

  • Friday
    Night

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

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 62 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    Sunny

    High: 88 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 66 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southeast wind around 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Council Bluffs IA
 41.26°N 95.79°W (Elev. 1043 ft)
Last Update:
7:05 pm CDT Jun 15, 2021
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Jun 15, 2021-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2021
 
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