Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 May 3:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N West Branch IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. East wind around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. East wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N West Branch IA
 41.73°N 91.34°W (Elev. 751 ft)
3:17 am CDT May 14, 2024
4am CDT May 14, 2024-6pm CDT May 20, 2024
 
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