Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 90.71°WElev: 1040ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 May 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Rickardsville IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Rickardsville IA
 42.59°N 90.93°W (Elev. 978 ft)
6:56 pm CDT May 19, 2026
9pm CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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