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 >

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 10 Aug 2:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Solon IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9am.  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 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9am. 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 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Solon IA
 41.8°N 91.58°W (Elev. 679 ft)
2:41 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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