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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 7:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Shannon City IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 07:31am until July 2, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 07:31am until July 2, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Shannon City IA
 40.91°N 94.28°W
Last Update:
6:57 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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