Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Oelwein Municipal Airport (KOLZ)

Lat: 42.68°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 1070ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.79 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 May 6:15 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Fairbank IA

Tonight
Low: 54 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 58 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 62 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 62 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 41. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.