Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Thunderstorm Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	10 Aug 10:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Marion IA

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog then
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.