Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 3 Jul 1:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Polk County

Rest Of Today
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Humid with lows around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny with highs around 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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1119 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
 
 

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