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

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.92 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 4:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Britt IA

Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 76 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. 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 cloudy, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.