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.
Overcast
66°F
19°C
| Humidity | 32% |
| Wind Speed | NW 10 mph |
| Barometer | 29.96 in (1014.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 35°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 12 May 10:52 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles E Iowa City IA
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
LikelyFriday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-stormsSaturday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Iowa City IA
41.66°N 91.43°W (Elev. 751 ft)
41.66°N 91.43°W (Elev. 751 ft)
9:57 pm CDT May 12, 2026
10pm CDT May 12, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
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