Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fog/Mist

62°F

17°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.71 in (1005.7 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	14 May 1:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Fairfax IA

Overnight
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.