Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Aug 12:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Benton IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light south wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light south wind.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Partly 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 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benton IA
 40.71°N 94.36°W
10:47 pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
1am CDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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