Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jul 12:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Rake IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 71. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 71. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Rake IA
 43.46°N 94.02°W
12:23 am CDT Jul 16, 2025
1am CDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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