Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Burlington Regional Airport (KBRL)

Lat: 40.77°NLon: 91.13°WElev: 679ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

62°F

17°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

West Burlington IA

Flood Watch until October 2, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until October 2, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Steady temperature around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
West Burlington IA
 40.83°N 91.17°W (Elev. 702 ft)
9:01 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
9am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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