Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Council Bluffs (KCBF)

Lat: 41.26° N Lon: 95.76° W Elev: 1237 ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 8:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Pottawattamie County

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



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829 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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