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Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 4:10 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo Center IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo Center IA
 43.41°N 93.93°W
Last Update:
4:22 am CDT Oct 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Oct 9, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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