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

Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)

Lat: 43.15°NLon: 93.33°WElev: 1188ft.

Mostly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 8:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Kensett IA

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming 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 between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 78.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.