Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Vinton, Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark Airport (KVTI)

Lat: 42.22°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 846ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 7 Aug 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Vinton IA

Heat Advisory August 8, 01:00pm until August 8, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Vinton IA
 42.15°N 91.98°W (Elev. 899 ft)
1:47 pm CDT Aug 7, 2025
2pm CDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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