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Heavy Rainfall, Flooding, And Severe Thunderstorm Threats From The Mid South To The Great Lakes Today And Tonight

A slow moving low pressure system and cold front will bring the potential for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and isolated tornadoes from portions of the Mid South to the Midwest and Great Lakes today and tonight. Heavy rainfall could also lead to flooding concerns. The severe weather threat will shift to the Mid Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast and Breezy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Sep 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Gradual
    Clearing

    Low: 47 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 65 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 45 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 71 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 48 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 61 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 39 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 58 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 43 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.52°W (Elev. 692 ft)
Last Update:
5:44 pm CDT Sep 25, 2018
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Sep 25, 2018-6pm CDT Oct 2, 2018
 
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