Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Aug 10:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Solon IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Solon IA
 41.75°N 91.43°W (Elev. 850 ft)
9:18 pm CDT Aug 14, 2025
11pm CDT Aug 14, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2025
 
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