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

Storm Lake (KSLB)

Lat: 42.6°NLon: 95.23°WElev: 1489ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed W 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Laurens IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    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: 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 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • 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 81. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. 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 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
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. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Laurens IA
 42.85°N 94.88°W
1:56 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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