Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 90.71°WElev: 1040ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 17 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jun 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Galena IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Galena IL
 42.36°N 90.41°W (Elev. 758 ft)
1:46 am CDT Jun 12, 2026
1pm CDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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