Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 12:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cedar Rapids, The Eastern Iowa Airport IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cedar Rapids, The Eastern Iowa Airport IA
 41.89°N 91.72°W (Elev. 899 ft)
8:47 am CDT Aug 17, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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