Thunderstorms from the Plains into the Central Appalachians; Heavy Rain in the Central Gulf Coast; Heat Across Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely from from northeast New Mexico/Southeast Colorado, eastward into the Central Plains through the Central Appalachians. Slow moving low to bring heavy rainfall to the Central Gulf Coast into the weekend. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley, Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)

Lat: 43.15°NLon: 93.33°WElev: 1188ft.

Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NW 17 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 16 Jul 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mason City IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northwest wind around 11 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mason City IA
 43.15°N 93.19°W
7:51 pm CDT Jul 16, 2025
10pm CDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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