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 >

Current conditions at

Harlan, Harlan Municipal Airport (KHNR)

Lat: 41.58°NLon: 95.34°WElev: 1230ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 9 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Walnut IA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 11 to 14 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.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 11 to 14 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.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Walnut IA
 41.48°N 95.23°W (Elev. 1348 ft)
10:35 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
10am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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