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.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	2 Jul 1:55 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Leighton IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:29pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:29pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 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 before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Independence Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. 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

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

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.