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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Burlington Regional Airport (KBRL)

Lat: 40.77°NLon: 91.13°WElev: 679ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Burlington Regional Airport IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burlington Regional Airport IA
 40.78°N 91.12°W (Elev. 702 ft)
Last Update:
9:57 pm CDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT May 12, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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