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

Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (KIFA)

Lat: 42.47°NLon: 93.27°WElev: 1138ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Dows IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 75 °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 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

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

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
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 51.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Dows IA
 42.61°N 93.5°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
2pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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