Severe Weather and Flash Flooding Threat from the Central Plains into Western Texas

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Wednesday from the Central Plains into western Texas. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) has been issued for parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. The main threats will be tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds. Additionally, heavy rain and flash flooding is likely across portions of the Midwest into the Central and Southern Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Cedar Rapids Airport (KCID)

Lat: 41.88°NLon: 91.72°WElev: 840ft.

Mostly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity	31%
Wind Speed	N 10 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 May 5:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Cedar Rapids IA

Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Friday
High: 72 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 48 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 70. East wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.