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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW)

Lat: 43.15°NLon: 93.33°WElev: 1188ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Grafton IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Grafton IA
 43.36°N 93.13°W
Last Update:
10:43 pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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