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

Sheldon (KSHL)

Lat: 43.22°NLon: 95.83°WElev: 1417ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Paullina IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °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

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. 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. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Paullina IA
 42.96°N 95.77°W (Elev. 1450 ft)
12:43 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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