National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

9°C

49°F

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed E 28 km/h
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 2°C (36°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill6°C (43°F)
Last update 26 Apr 1:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cedar Rapids IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Southeast wind 25 to 30 km/h, with gusts as high as 45 km/h.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 8 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 16. Breezy, with a southeast wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 16 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 14. Breezy, with a southeast wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 14 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 km/h, with gusts as high as 60 km/h. New rainfall amounts of less than 1 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 26 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 cm possible.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 16 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 23 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 13. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 13 °C

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 19 °C

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 9 °C

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Southeast wind 25 to 30 km/h, with gusts as high as 45 km/h.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 16. Breezy, with a southeast wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 55 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 14. Breezy, with a southeast wind 30 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 km/h, with gusts as high as 60 km/h. New rainfall amounts of less than 1 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 cm possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 13. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 22.
Click Map For Forecast
Disclaimer
Map Legend
Point Forecast:
Cedar Rapids IA
 41.97°N 91.66°W (Elev. 223 m)
Last Update:
12:02 am CDT Apr 26, 2024
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Apr 26, 2024-6pm CDT May 2, 2024
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation