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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast through Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)

Lat: 43.15°NLon: 93.33°WElev: 1188ft.

Fog

66°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 19 Aug 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Kensett IA

Dense Fog Advisory until August 19, 09:00am
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Dense Fog Advisory
  •  
    Dense Fog Advisory until August 19, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Tue

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 68 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light east northeast wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread dense fog, mainly between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light north northwest wind.
Tuesday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light east northeast wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Kensett IA
 43.36°N 93.31°W
Last Update:
1:49 am CDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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