Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Newton Municipal Airport - Earl Johnson Field (KTNU)

Lat: 41.67°NLon: 93.02°WElev: 945ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 12 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Newton Municipal IA

Today
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.