Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 90.71°WElev: 1040ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 13 May 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Bankston IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bankston IA
 42.5°N 90.96°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
5:36 am CDT May 13, 2026
6am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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