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Heavy Rainfall on the Western Gulf Coast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains Friday

A multi-day heavy rainfall event will continue over the western Gulf Coast through Monday. Slight Risks of excessive rainfall have been issued, and Flood Watches remain in effect through Monday evening. Scattered severe storms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds are possible across western portions of Texas and Oklahoma on Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 7:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa City IA
 41.67°N 91.52°W (Elev. 692 ft)
Last Update:
7:21 pm CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 28, 2026
 
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