Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello Regional Airport (KMXO)

Lat: 42.22°NLon: 91.16°WElev: 827ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 May 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Center Junction IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Center Junction IA
 42.14°N 91.12°W (Elev. 951 ft)
2:41 pm CDT May 19, 2026
2pm CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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