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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Aug 8:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo Center IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo Center IA
 43.39°N 93.93°W
Last Update:
6:52 pm CDT Aug 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Aug 14, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2025
 
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