Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 9 Aug 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Creston IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Creston IA
 41.06°N 94.36°W
1:26 pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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