Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pella, Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA)

Lat: 41.4°NLon: 92.93°WElev: 886ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 8:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Otley IA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light north wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light north wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Otley IA
 41.51°N 92.99°W
8:58 am CDT Aug 12, 2025
9am CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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