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

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jul 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Fredericksburg IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 80. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 11 to 13 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 80. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 11 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Fredericksburg IA
 43°N 92.22°W
11:14 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
11am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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