Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 4 Jul 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Orient IA

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Orient IA
 41.2°N 94.53°W
12:27 pm CDT Jul 4, 2026
1pm CDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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