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

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 14 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Alta Vista IA

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 14 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 79. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. 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 before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 11 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 9 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.