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

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 17 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 11:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Moorland IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Moorland IA
 42.44°N 94.29°W
12:11 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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