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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

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 11:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Kalona IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Kalona IA
 41.56°N 91.64°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
9:57 pm CDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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