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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Township Airport (KSFY)

Lat: 42.05°NLon: 90.11°WElev: 614ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 5:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Preston IA

Flood Watch October 1, 05:48am until October 2, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch October 1, 05:48am until October 2, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. High near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. High near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Preston IA
 42.06°N 90.39°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
4:26 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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