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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

60°F

16°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 2:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW West Liberty IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    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 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly 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 30 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 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 51. 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 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 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 30 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 61. 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 66.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW West Liberty IA
 41.62°N 91.32°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 am CDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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