Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 7 Aug 2:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City IA

Heat Advisory August 8, 01:00pm until August 8, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.52°W (Elev. 692 ft)
2:46 pm CDT Aug 7, 2025
3pm CDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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