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

Current conditions at

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 6:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Elma IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 79. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. 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.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 11 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    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%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

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

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 79. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest 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 55. 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. North wind around 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. 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. Southeast 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 80. 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Elma IA
 43.23°N 92.51°W
5:14 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
6am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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