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

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 15 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 9:10 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Thompson IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Windy.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Windy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75. 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 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Thompson IA
 43.37°N 93.78°W
5:51 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
9am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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