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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

Monticello Regional Airport (KMXO)

Lat: 42.22°NLon: 91.16°WElev: 827ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 10:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Monmouth IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °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 75. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 75 °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 48. 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 75. 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 85.
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 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Monmouth IA
 42.15°N 90.86°W (Elev. 892 ft)
Last Update:
9:57 pm CDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT May 12, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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