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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Oelwein Municipal Airport (KOLZ)

Lat: 42.68°NLon: 91.98°WElev: 1070ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 15 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 10:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Elgin IA

Today
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 8 to 10 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 71. North wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 7 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 7 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 9 mph.