Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Jun 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Fairfax IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Fairfax IA
 41.89°N 91.81°W (Elev. 883 ft)
3:33 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
6pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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