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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 4 Jul 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Benton IA

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Benton IA
 40.71°N 94.33°W
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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