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Severe Weather Likely this Afternoon and Evening

A line of severe thunderstorms are expected to develop mainly north of Interstate 90 later this afternoon and track to the east/northeast through the area. Large hail (2+"), damaging winds (60-70mph), and heavy rain of 2-3" are the main threats. A tornado cannot be ruled out if conditions line up just right. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Fog

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 13 Apr 4:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Charles City IA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charles City IA
 43.08°N 92.69°W
Last Update:
4:36 am CDT Apr 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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