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Elevated Fire Danger Today

Strong winds, near record high temperatures, and low humidity will lead to widespread elevated fire danger today. This fire danger will be higher for agricultural fields in the region. Use extreme caution when working or spending time outdoors. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Quentin Aanenson Field Airport (KLYV)

Lat: 43.62°NLon: 96.21°WElev: 1421ft.

Fair and Breezy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed S 24 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Oct 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rock Rapids IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °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 88. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Columbus Day
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Rock Rapids IA
 43.43°N 96.16°W (Elev. 1342 ft)
Last Update:
1:53 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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