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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

Storm Lake (KSLB)

Lat: 42.6°NLon: 95.23°WElev: 1489ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.74 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 3:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Early IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Early IA
 42.46°N 95.15°W
Last Update:
1:27 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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