Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fog/Mist

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 5:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Central City IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Central City IA
 42.21°N 91.53°W (Elev. 892 ft)
6:01 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
6am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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