Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV)

Lat: 41.69° N Lon: 93.57° W Elev: 886 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 22 Aug 4:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Polk County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.



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