Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monticello Regional Airport (KMXO)

Lat: 42.22°NLon: 91.16°WElev: 827ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 16 Jun 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Central City IA

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Central City IA
 42.21°N 91.59°W (Elev. 951 ft)
11:02 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
11am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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