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

Marshalltown, Marshalltown Municipal Airport (KMIW)

Lat: 42.11°NLon: 92.92°WElev: 971ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 17 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Traer IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Light north northwest wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

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

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Light north northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Traer IA
 42.25°N 92.53°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
2pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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