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Heat Continues in the Northeast; Fire Weather Threat Persists in the West

Above normal temperatures are expected to continue into midweek for portions of the Northeast, including the I-95 corridor from New York to southern Maine. Critical fire weather conditions are expected in the interior Pacific Northwest, with additional Red Flag Warnings in effect for the Great Basin and Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cherokee, Cherokee Municipal Airport (KCKP)

Lat: 42.73°NLon: 95.56°WElev: 1227ft.

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Aug 5:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Peterson IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 84 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 63 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 66 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 83 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 85 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 64 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    Sunny

    High: 81 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Peterson IA
 42.85°N 95.33°W (Elev. 1545 ft)
Last Update:
5:30 am CDT Aug 11, 2020
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Aug 11, 2020-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2020
 
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