Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 9:35 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Joice IA

Today
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 78.