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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 1:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Pomeroy IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • 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 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Windy.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Windy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Pomeroy IA
 42.53°N 94.62°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
2pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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