Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Light Rain

63°F

17°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 14 May 1:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Iowa City Municipal Airport IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Iowa City Municipal Airport IA
 41.6°N 91.61°W (Elev. 650 ft)
12:17 am CDT May 14, 2024
2am CDT May 14, 2024-6pm CDT May 20, 2024
 
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