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

Jackson, Jackson Municipal Airport (KMJQ)

Lat: 43.65°NLon: 94.98°WElev: 1447ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 8:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Orleans IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Orleans IA
 43.52°N 95.09°W (Elev. 1414 ft)
8:08 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
9am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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