Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 11:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cedar Rapids IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Cedar Rapids IA
 41.97°N 91.66°W (Elev. 732 ft)
8:47 am CDT Aug 17, 2026
12pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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