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

Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Municipal Airport (KOOA)

Lat: 41.23°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	SW 13 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	2 Jul 12:35 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Rose Hill IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 12:55pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 12:55pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight. 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 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. 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. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 68. 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.