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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 90.71°WElev: 1040ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Scales Mound IL

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Scales Mound IL
 42.51°N 90.23°W (Elev. 1102 ft)
Last Update:
6:17 am CDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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