Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waterloo, Waterloo Municipal Airport (KALO)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 92.4°WElev: 873ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 May 10:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Elk Run Heights IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Windy, with an east wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 46. Windy, with an east wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 54. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely.  Low around 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Windy, with an east wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Windy, with an east wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 54. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Elk Run Heights IA
 42.51°N 92.29°W
10:32 pm CDT May 17, 2025
11pm CDT May 17, 2025-6pm CDT May 24, 2025
 
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