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

Creston Municipal Airport (KCSQ)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 94.36°WElev: 1289ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 5:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cromwell IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog between 8am and 9am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light north northwest wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.

    High: 81 °F

    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 56. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Patchy fog between 8am and 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light north northwest wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. 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 61.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cromwell IA
 41.04°N 94.45°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
5pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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