Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.79 in (1008.2 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	16 May 7:52 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Atkins IA

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 84 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.