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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 8:35 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Garner IA

Today
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Independence Day
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Low around 67. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 67. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Independence Day

A chance of 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 85.

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.