Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 90.71°WElev: 1040ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Scales Mound IL

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Scales Mound IL
 42.47°N 90.26°W (Elev. 919 ft)
5:31 am CDT Aug 18, 2026
7am CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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