Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monticello Regional Airport (KMXO)

Lat: 42.22°NLon: 91.16°WElev: 827ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 7:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Central City IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Areas of frost after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Areas
    Frost

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Widespread frost, mainly before 7am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Frost then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Friday Night
Areas of frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Widespread frost, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Central City IA
 42.19°N 91.5°W (Elev. 869 ft)
5:21 pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
7pm CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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