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

92°F

33°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	S 15 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	2 Jul 4:55 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Rose Hill IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 05:40pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 05:40pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 91 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the evening. 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 1pm. 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 rainfall amounts of less than a tenth 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. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. 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 slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.