The featured map presents the current streak of number of consecutive days with a high temperature above (red) or below (blue negative numbers) average based on NWS climate reporting stations. Sioux City (SUX abbreviation) has a current streak of 17 straight days with a high temperature above average. It has been one of the driest areas of the state so far this year, so such dryness helps to boost daytime temperatures as the sun's energy is able to more efficiently heat the ground and thus the lower atmosphere. The streak is currently forecast to last at least another 7-10 days, so we'll keep watching to see how long it can last!

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