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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

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Fair and Breezy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed S 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Oct 3:50 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo Center IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear and
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo Center IA
 43.39°N 93.96°W
Last Update:
2:47 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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