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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	NW 3 mph
Barometer	29.80 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 May 8:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Iowa City IA

Today
High: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.