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

Cherokee, Cherokee Municipal Airport (KCKP)

Lat: 42.73°NLon: 95.56°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 10:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Alta IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °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 78. Breezy.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Alta IA
 42.72°N 95.3°W (Elev. 1522 ft)
9:38 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
10am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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