Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1005.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ely IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Ely IA
 41.86°N 91.57°W (Elev. 735 ft)
5:51 pm CDT May 13, 2024
6pm CDT May 13, 2024-6pm CDT May 20, 2024
 
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