Heatwaves are increasingly taking a toll on Europe's economy, reducing productivity, curbing consumer spending and raising operating costs.
Shenandoah, IA
Right Now
66°
Clear
- Humidity: 99%
- Feels Like: 66°
- Heat Index: 66°
- Wind: 1 mph
- Wind Chill: 66°
- UV Index: 7 High
- Sunrise: 06:38:02 AM
- Sunset: 08:10:49 PM
- Dew Point: 65°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mainly clear. Low 62F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. High 86F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
6 AM
65°
1 mph
4%
6 AM
65°
Wind: SW @ 1 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°
7 AM
65°
2 mph
3%
7 AM
65°
Wind: SW @ 2 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°
8 AM
69°
3 mph
3%
8 AM
69°
Wind: WSW @ 3 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 99%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
9 AM
73°
6 mph
3%
9 AM
73°
Wind: WSW @ 6 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
10 AM
75°
7 mph
2%
10 AM
75°
Wind: WSW @ 7 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
11 AM
78°
8 mph
2%
11 AM
78°
Wind: WSW @ 8 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
12 PM
81°
8 mph
1%
12 PM
81°
Wind: W @ 8 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 75%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 86°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
1 PM
84°
8 mph
15%
1 PM
84°
Wind: W @ 8 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 70%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 90°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°
2 PM
85°
7 mph
15%
2 PM
85°
Wind: WNW @ 7 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 85°
Heat Index: 92°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°
3 PM
85°
6 mph
24%
3 PM
85°
Wind: WNW @ 6 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 66%
Wind Chill: 85°
Heat Index: 93°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 73°
4 PM
83°
6 mph
15%
4 PM
83°
Wind: NW @ 6 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 83°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
5 PM
84°
6 mph
17%
5 PM
84°
Wind: WNW @ 6 mph
Precip: 17% Chance
Humidity: 65%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 90°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
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