Weather Underground Cedar Rapids (2024)

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How strong is the wind in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? ›

Sunny. High 87F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sunny to partly cloudy. High 83F.

High 84F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 61F.

High 77F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Clear skies. Low near 50F.

By the time we get into the bulk of the springtime, the jet stream moves over Eastern Iowa by late March and April. While the temperature difference isn't as large, it's still enough to keep winds higher and the presence of the jet steam helps to amplify those winds.

Scattered thunderstorms this morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. High 78F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Chance of a shower or two during the morning, followed by partly cloudy skies this afternoon. High 82F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

A good deal of sunshine. Hot. High 114F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Partly cloudy skies. Low 66F. Winds light and variable. Rain showers in the morning with thunderstorms developing in the afternoon.

Sunshine and some clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 98F. Winds light and variable.

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Scattered thunderstorms during the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.

Area Closures – Both the Cedar Grove area in Kings Canyon National Park and the Mineral King area in Sequoia National Park remain closed due to severe road damage from winter storms.

Hells Canyon wins the internet, with most sites listing it as the deepest. Wikipedia calls it the deepest in North America at 7,933 feet, while mentioning in passing on the Kings Canyon page that it is “one of the deepest in North America” at 8,200 feet.

Kings Canyon National Park features terrain similar to Yosemite Valley, and is home to the largest remaining grove of sequoia trees in the world! With its deep valleys, skyscraping trees, and distinctive rock outcroppings, Kings Canyon National Park is the place John Muir once called “a rival to Yosemite.”

The 126 mph gust recorded on a home weather station in Atkins, Iowa (just west of Cedar Rapids) is the highest official wind speed (outside of a tornado) ever measured in the state. Putting 140 mph winds into a categorical perspective, they equate to a Category 4 hurricane! Or, a violent EF3 tornado.

Here's a list of the state's highest recorded wind gusts July 31, 2024: Silver City in Mills County: 76 mph. Missouri Valley in Harrison County: 69 mph. Des Moines in Polk County: 66 mph.

8-12 Mph 12-19 kph 7-10 knots Gentle Breeze Leaves and small twigs move, light weight flags extend. Large wavelets, crests start to break, some whitecaps. 13-18 Mph 20-28 kph 11-16 knots Moderate Breeze Small branches move, raises dust, leaves and paper. Small waves develop, becoming longer, whitecaps.