October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chariton (KCNC)

Lat: 41.03°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1050ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 13 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 5:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Melrose IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Melrose IA
 40.9°N 93.09°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
5pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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