Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 90.71°WElev: 1040ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jun 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rickardsville IA

Heat Advisory June 21, 12:00pm until June 23, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Rickardsville IA
 42.57°N 90.87°W (Elev. 768 ft)
3:47 am CDT Jun 21, 2025
3am CDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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