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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Burlington Regional Airport (KBRL)

Lat: 40.77°NLon: 91.13°WElev: 679ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Burlington IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burlington IA
 40.8°N 91.12°W (Elev. 686 ft)
Last Update:
2:51 pm CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 28, 2026
 
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