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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

A Few Clouds

90°F

32°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 17 Aug 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Creston IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 8 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Creston IA
 41.06°N 94.36°W
Last Update:
4:36 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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