Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monticello Regional Airport (KMXO)

Lat: 42.22°NLon: 91.16°WElev: 827ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.77 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 17 May 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Prairieburg IA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7am and 10am.  High near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Breezy.
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Prairieburg IA
 42.27°N 91.35°W (Elev. 991 ft)
9:07 am CDT May 17, 2026
10am CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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