Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 10 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lenox IA

Today
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 9 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.