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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

59°F

15°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 1:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N 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 72. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 44 °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 after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

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 72. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Kalona IA
 41.56°N 91.7°W (Elev. 774 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 am CDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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