Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 17 Jun 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Mount Vernon IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Mount Vernon IA
 41.99°N 91.45°W (Elev. 801 ft)
12:03 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
2pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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