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Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 9:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

West Branch IASimilar City Names

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Showers likely before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Branch IASimilar City Names
 41.66°N 91.35°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 pm CDT Sep 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 18, 2026
 
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