Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 11:52 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Oxford IA

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.