Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Klemme IA

Severe T-storm Warning July 2, 12:11pm until July 2, 12:45pm
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    Severe T-storm Warning July 2, 12:11pm until July 2, 12:45pm

    NOW until 12:45pm Thu

    Severe T-storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am.  Low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  High near 88. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Low around 68. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  High near 85. Southeast wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South southwest wind around 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 88. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 68. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Independence Day
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 85. Southeast wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Klemme IA
 43.04°N 93.61°W
11:57 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
12pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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