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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

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 12 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 10:10 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo Center IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly 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: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo Center IA
 43.39°N 93.93°W
Last Update:
10:16 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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