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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Preston, Fillmore County Airport (KFKA)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 92.17°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 10 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Cresco IA

Today
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 69 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 14 mph.

Tonight

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 78. 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

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South 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 78. South wind around 8 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 7 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.