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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	29.77 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	13 May 12:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Cedar Rapids IA

This Afternoon
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 74.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.