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

Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV)

Lat: 41.69°NLon: 93.57°WElev: 886ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Runnells IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

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

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Runnells IA
 41.56°N 93.39°W
12:11 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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