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

Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)

Lat: 43.15°NLon: 93.33°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 8:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Nora Springs IA

Today
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 13 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 78. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 7 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 7 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.