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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Forest City Municipal Airport (KFXY)

Lat: 43.24°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 1230ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 5:50 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Mills IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light northwest wind.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Windy.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Windy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Mills IA
 43.41°N 93.54°W
Last Update:
5:57 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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