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Elevated Fire Danger Today

Strong winds, near record high temperatures, and low humidity will lead to widespread elevated fire danger today. This fire danger will be higher for agricultural fields in the region. Use extreme caution when working or spending time outdoors. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sheldon (KSHL)

Lat: 43.22°NLon: 95.83°WElev: 1417ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 17 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 8:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Sheldon IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Sheldon IA
 43.22°N 95.83°W (Elev. 1430 ft)
Last Update:
8:28 am CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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