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

Algona (KAXA)

Lat: 43.08°NLon: 94.27°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 15 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lakota IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Breezy.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Windy.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. 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:
Lakota IA
 43.37°N 94.08°W
12:11 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
1pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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