Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport (KPDC)

Lat: 43.02°NLon: 91.12°WElev: 659ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jul 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Elkport IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind around 9 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Elkport IA
 42.79°N 91.31°W
11:14 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
11am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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