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

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 4:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Earlham IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind.

    High: 72 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then 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 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °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 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Earlham IA
 41.43°N 94.1°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
5pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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