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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 2:10 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Mills IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Windy.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Windy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Mills IA
 43.41°N 93.54°W
Last Update:
1:27 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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