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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

Waterloo, Waterloo Municipal Airport (KALO)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 92.4°WElev: 873ft.

A Few Clouds

53°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 5:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cedar Falls IA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light south southeast wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cedar Falls IA
 42.53°N 92.44°W
Last Update:
5:51 am CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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