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Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >
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Current conditions at
Bartow Municipal (KBOW)
Lat: 27.95° N Lon: 81.78° W Elev: 128 ft.![](/images/wtf/large/nsct.png)
Fair
79°F
26°C
Humidity | 84% |
Wind Speed | Calm |
Barometer | 30.06 in |
Dewpoint | 73°F (23°C) |
Visibility | 10.00 mi |
Heat Index | 83°F (28°C) |
Last update | 26 Jul 11:55 pm EDT |
Detailed forecast for
Polk County
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms this evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny with scattered thunderstorms. Scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Through Friday
Partly cloudy with numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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