Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Light Rain

66°F

19°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rake IA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast 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: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast 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
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rake IA
 43.48°N 93.93°W
10:23 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
11am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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