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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast, Montana, and Iowa; Lowell Begins to Impact Hawaii

Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected across portions of the Southeast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail across portions of Montana. Heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across Iowa and vulnerable areas in Utah. Lowell will bring heavy rain, dangerous swells and rip currents to portions of Hawaii. Sweltering heat persists across the South-Central US. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 6 Sep 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Creston IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Labor Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Creston IA
 41.06°N 94.36°W
Last Update:
11:48 am CDT Sep 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Sep 6, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 12, 2026
 
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