October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 12:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Northwood IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Windy.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Northwood IA
 43.45°N 93.27°W
12:11 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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