Dangerously hot conditions will move west across the U.S. this week with temperatures surging to triple digits and an increased risk of wildfires and their accompanying toxic smoke.
Shenandoah, IA
Right Now
66°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 99%
- Feels Like: 66°
- Heat Index: 66°
- Wind: 9 mph
- Wind Chill: 66°
- UV Index: 4 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:22:15 AM
- Sunset: 08:32:36 PM
- Dew Point: 65°
- Visibility: 7 mi
Today
Cloudy with occasional rain...mainly in the morning. High 74F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.
Tonight
A few clouds. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. High 83F. Winds light and variable.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
10 AM
66°
9 mph
65%
10 AM
66°
Wind: NE @ 9 mph
Precip: 65% Chance
Humidity: 99%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 66°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 66°
11 AM
66°
9 mph
97%
11 AM
66°
Wind: NNE @ 9 mph
Precip: 97% Chance
Humidity: 99%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 66°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 66°
12 PM
68°
9 mph
15%
12 PM
68°
Wind: NNE @ 9 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 97%
Wind Chill: 68°
Heat Index: 68°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 67°
1 PM
70°
7 mph
15%
1 PM
70°
Wind: NE @ 7 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 94%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 68°
2 PM
71°
6 mph
15%
2 PM
71°
Wind: NE @ 6 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 68°
3 PM
72°
6 mph
15%
3 PM
72°
Wind: NNE @ 6 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 89%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 68°
4 PM
72°
6 mph
15%
4 PM
72°
Wind: NNE @ 6 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
5 PM
73°
5 mph
15%
5 PM
73°
Wind: NNE @ 5 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
6 PM
73°
5 mph
5%
6 PM
73°
Wind: NE @ 5 mph
Precip: 5% Chance
Humidity: 85%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
7 PM
74°
4 mph
4%
7 PM
74°
Wind: NE @ 4 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 74°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
8 PM
72°
3 mph
6%
8 PM
72°
Wind: NE @ 3 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 90%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
9 PM
69°
3 mph
7%
9 PM
69°
Wind: NE @ 3 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 98%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
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