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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clinton Municipal Airport (KCWI)

Lat: 41.83°NLon: 90.33°WElev: 696ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NW 23 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 8:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Preston IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Preston IA
 42.01°N 90.4°W (Elev. 682 ft)
Last Update:
8:01 pm CDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT May 12, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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