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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Sutherland IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. West 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 48. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    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. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. West 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 48. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sutherland IA
 42.96°N 95.47°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
2:48 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
3pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database