BE AWARE: Severe Storms Again This Afternoon

Severe weather returns to the region this afternoon over northeast Iowa and southern Wisconsin. Large hail (2+"), damaging winds (60-70mph), a few tornadoes (possibly strong), and locally heavy rain are all threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oelwein Municipal Airport (KOLZ)

Lat: 42.68°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 1070ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.59 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 14 Apr 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Arlington IA

Tornado Watch until April 14, 10:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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    Tornado Watch until April 14, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 57. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 79. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 57. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 8 to 14 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Arlington IA
 42.78°N 91.6°W
4:32 pm CDT Apr 14, 2026
4pm CDT Apr 14, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 21, 2026
 
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