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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington (KAWG)

Lat: 41.28°NLon: 91.67°WElev: 755ft.

Fair and Breezy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 24 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 May 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cotter IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cotter IA
 41.27°N 91.48°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
11:56 am CDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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