Severe Weather Likely this Afternoon and Evening

A line of severe thunderstorms are expected to develop mainly north of Interstate 90 later this afternoon and track to the east/northeast through the area. Large hail (2+"), damaging winds (60-70mph), and heavy rain of 2-3" are the main threats. A tornado cannot be ruled out if conditions line up just right. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Fog

57°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 13 Apr 7:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Elma IA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 17 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 17 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Elma IA
 43.27°N 92.3°W
5:21 am CDT Apr 13, 2026
7am CDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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