Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV)

Lat: 41.69°NLon: 93.57°WElev: 886ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.87 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Jul 7:35 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Polk City IA

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.