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

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Jesup IA

  • This Afternoon

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

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly 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
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Jesup IA
 42.53°N 92.08°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
3pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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