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

Decorah (KDEH)

Lat: 43.28°NLon: 91.73°WElev: 1158ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jul 5:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Decorah IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  High near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    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 57. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

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

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters 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 57. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 5 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 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 6 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Decorah IA
 43.32°N 91.79°W
4:29 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
5pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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