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

Waterloo, Waterloo Municipal Airport (KALO)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 92.4°WElev: 873ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 20 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 11:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Parkersburg IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light north northwest wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Windy.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light north northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Parkersburg IA
 42.64°N 92.73°W
12:11 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
1pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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