Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 28 Jul 6:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cedar Rapids IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cedar Rapids IA
 41.97°N 91.66°W (Elev. 732 ft)
1:26 am CDT Jul 28, 2026
7am CDT Jul 28, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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