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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Palo IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Palo IA
 42.06°N 91.8°W (Elev. 741 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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