Local weather forecast

Weather in Elkader, IA

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 52043

Partly cloudy
Now73°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low88° / 71°
Rain chance73%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:56AM CDT until August 11 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

SVRARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Fayette County in northeastern Iowa... * Until 730 AM CDT. * At 656 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fairbank, or near Oelwein, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Oelwein around 700 AM CDT. Stanley around 705 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Westgate, County Roads 3 And W 13, Highways 3 And 187, County Road W 33 And 187, County Road W 45 And 187, County Roads 3 And W 45, and County Roads 3 And W 33.

Safety instructions

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 5:03AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Areas of fog, some locally dense with visibilities under one half mile, can be expected through the morning commute. Motorists should exercise caution this morning, especially during the morning commute, as visibilities may change suddenly over very short distances. This fog is expected to decrease through 8 and 9 AM as showers and thunderstorms increase and move into the area.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 9:08AM CDT until August 11 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CRAWFORD GRANT RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF PLATTEVILLE, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, AND RICHLAND CENTER.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 7:04AM CDT until August 11 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

At 704 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Littleton to Independence Airport to near Wapsipinicon Golf Course to near Brandon, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Independence, Vinton, Jesup, Center Point, Urbana, Fairbank, Winthrop, Hazleton, Walker, Quasqueton, Lamont, Brandon, Rowley, Aurora, Mount Auburn, Stanley, Troy Mills, Wapsipinicon Golf Course, Vinton Memorial Airport, and Fontana County Park. This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 33 and 55.

Safety instructions

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:53AM CDT until August 11 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

SVRDVN The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Buchanan County in northeastern Iowa... Northern Benton County in east central Iowa... Northwestern Linn County in east central Iowa... * Until 745 AM CDT. * At 653 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fairbank to near Tf Clark State Park, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Independence, Vinton, Jesup, Center Point, Urbana, Fairbank, Winthrop, Hazleton, Walker, Quasqueton, Lamont, Brandon, Rowley, Aurora, Mount Auburn, Stanley, Troy Mills, Wapsipinicon Golf Course, Vinton Memorial Airport, and Fontana County Park. This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 33 and 55.

Safety instructions

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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Next hours

NowPartly cloudy73°8% rain
12 PMSunny86°7% rain
1 PMSunny87°6% rain
2 PMSunny87°6% rain
3 PMSunny88°5% rain
4 PMSunny86°6% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy86°7% rain
6 PMSunny86°4% rain
7 PMSunny84°7% rain
8 PMSunny81°8% rain
9 PMClear79°10% rain
10 PMClear78°11% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
88° 71°Sunny
Rain 73%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
81° 64°Sunny
Rain 79%Gust 18 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
79° 66°Mist
Rain 73%Gust 5 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like77°F
Humidity100%
Pressure29.82 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind7 mph ESE
Wind gusts12 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:07 AM
Sunset08:14 PM
Moonrise04:05 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 11%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 77°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

73°F, 8% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 73°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 11%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Elkader weather today

Partly cloudy and 73°F in Elkader, IA. Today's high is 88°F with a 73% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 100%, pressure is 29.82 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elkader

Sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 08:14 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 79%.

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