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.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Cumming IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 78 °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 sunny, with a high near 72. Light northeast wind.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. 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 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light west northwest wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light northeast wind.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. 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 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Cumming IA
 41.52°N 93.8°W
1:26 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
1pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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