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Early Season Heat Wave in Texas; Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic and Northern/Central Plains

An early season heat wave will bring record-breaking temperatures to parts of Texas through this weekend into next week. Thunderstorms and flooding in the Mid-Atlantic region will continue overnight into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible over parts of the Dakotas and Nebraska Wednesday. Elevated to critical fire conditions continue in the Southern Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 9:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.52°W (Elev. 692 ft)
Last Update:
9:01 pm CDT May 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT May 13, 2025-6pm CDT May 20, 2025
 
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