Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >
Current conditions at
Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)
Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.
Fair
59°F
15°C
| Humidity | 41% |
| Wind Speed | NW 13 mph |
| Barometer | 29.96 in (1014.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 35°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | 9.00 mi |
| Last update | 12 May 11:52 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NNE Fairfax IA
Overnight
Low: 49 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-stormsSaturday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Fairfax IA
41.95°N 91.75°W (Elev. 850 ft)
41.95°N 91.75°W (Elev. 850 ft)
9:57 pm CDT May 12, 2026
12am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
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