Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Clarion (KCAV)

Lat: 42.75°NLon: 93.77°WElev: 1161ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Aug 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Hardy IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Hardy IA
 42.83°N 94.02°W
12:26 pm CDT Aug 12, 2025
2pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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