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

Red Oak (KRDK)

Lat: 41.02°NLon: 95.27°WElev: 1043ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed SW 16 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Elliott IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light north wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

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

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light north wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Elliott IA
 41.15°N 95.09°W
12:11 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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