Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)
Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.
A Few Clouds
79°F
26°C
| Humidity | 74% |
| Wind Speed | W 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.91 in (1012.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 70°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 82°F (28°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 6:52 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Cedar Rapids IA
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-stormsWednesday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Cedar Rapids IA
41.95°N 91.66°W (Elev. 761 ft)
41.95°N 91.66°W (Elev. 761 ft)
6:36 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
7pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
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