Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Estherville, Estherville Municipal Airport (KEST)

Lat: 43.4°NLon: 94.75°WElev: 1316ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 5:49 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Graettinger IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Graettinger IA
 43.24°N 94.76°W
6:11 am CDT Oct 11, 2026
6am CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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