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
67°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 98%
- Feels Like: 67°
- Heat Index: 67°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 67°
- UV Index: 7 High
- Sunrise: 06:22:16 AM
- Sunset: 08:32:34 PM
- Dew Point: 67°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 74F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Some clouds. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. High 82F. Winds light and variable.
Day
Precip
Temp
Wed
15%
61°
74°
Wed
Wednesday
74°/61°
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 06:22:16 AM
Sunset: 08:32:34 PM
Humidity: 90%
Wind: NNE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Wednesday Night
Some clouds. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.
Thu
21%
66°
82°
Thu
Thursday
82°/66°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 21%
Sunrise: 06:23:15 AM
Sunset: 08:31:22 PM
Humidity: 82%
Wind: E @ 5 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Thursday Night
Clear to partly cloudy. Low 66F. Winds light and variable.
Fri
24%
64°
88°
Fri
Friday
88°/64°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:24:14 AM
Sunset: 08:30:08 PM
Humidity: 82%
Wind: SSW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Friday Night
Clear skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 64F. Winds light and variable.
Sat
17%
72°
88°
Sat
Saturday
88°/72°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 17%
Sunrise: 06:25:13 AM
Sunset: 08:28:53 PM
Humidity: 76%
Wind: SE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 72F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sun
24%
72°
89°
Sun
Sunday
89°/72°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:26:12 AM
Sunset: 08:27:37 PM
Humidity: 73%
Wind: S @ 9 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms possible. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Low 72F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Mon
21%
71°
89°
Mon
Monday
89°/71°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 21%
Sunrise: 06:27:11 AM
Sunset: 08:26:19 PM
Humidity: 70%
Wind: SSW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Monday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low 71F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tue
20%
67°
85°
Tue
Tuesday
85°/67°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 20%
Sunrise: 06:28:10 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Humidity: 76%
Wind: E @ 8 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Tuesday Night
Variable clouds with thunderstorms, especially overnight. Low 67F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
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