Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 7 Aug 9:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Ely IA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Ely IA
 41.93°N 91.63°W (Elev. 833 ft)
9:47 am CDT Aug 7, 2025
10am CDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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