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

Current conditions at

Charles City (KCCY)

Lat: 43.07°NLon: 92.62°WElev: 1125ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 15 Jul 5:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Orchard IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 79. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    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 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 79. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Orchard IA
 43.23°N 92.77°W
4:29 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
5pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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