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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)

Lat: 43.15°NLon: 93.33°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 7 Oct 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Kensett IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light northwest wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Windy.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Windy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Kensett IA
 43.36°N 93.31°W
Last Update:
3:26 am CDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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