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

90°F

32°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	S 15 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	2 Jul 3:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Creston IA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 03:24pm until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 03:24pm until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Independence Day
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.