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 14 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 5:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Williamson IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • 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 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light west northwest wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Light northeast wind.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Williamson IA
 41.1°N 93.29°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
5pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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