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 >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 8:00:21 am CDT

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Warm Week Ahead

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Outlook Into Mid October

Warm, above-normal temperatures will continue this week.

The latest CPC Outlook going into mid-October is projecting a 30-40% probability that our forecast area will be Leaning Above normal with respect to temperatures. Normal/average high temperatures during mid October are generally in the lower to mid 70s across our forecast area. Rainfall is outlooked to Near Normal, which for the month of October ranges from 2.9 to 3.3 inches.

Local Weather History For October 6th...

It was a cold start to the month of October in 2012. On this date in
2012, Oklahoma City set a record for the coldest high temperature for
the date when the mercury only climbed to 50 degrees.

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