Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 8:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Palo IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Palo IA
 42.04°N 91.77°W (Elev. 745 ft)
9:03 pm CDT Jul 12, 2025
9pm CDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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