Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53° N Lon: 93.65° W Elev: 942 ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Oct 10:54 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Madison County

Rest Of Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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1022 PM CDT Sun Oct 4 2026
 
 

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