Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington Regional Airport (KBRL)

Lat: 40.77°NLon: 91.13°WElev: 679ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Burlington Regional Airport IA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Burlington Regional Airport IA
 40.76°N 91.15°W (Elev. 682 ft)
3:31 am CDT May 16, 2026
11am CDT May 16, 2026-6pm CDT May 22, 2026
 
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