FREESE-NOTIS
EVENING WEATHER UPDATE

6:00 PM, Thursday, November 05, 2026

MIDWESTERN U.S.

6:00 PM CDT, Thu Nov 05, 2026

MIDWEST U.S. - Corn Belt Forecast 2026-11-05 17:24 A late frost is forecast to occur for several nights for the northern and central Corn Belt states late this week and weekend. The cooler temperatures are welcome to cool soil temperatures in preparation for nitrogen applications. However the extended forecast does show warmer temperatures for next week. The extended forecast for the Corn Belt region indicates a prolonged period of dry and mostly sunny weather, allowing farmers to make significant progress in harvesting corn and soybeans. According to the USDA NASS Crop Progress Report, as of November 1, 2026, corn harvesting in key states like Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa stood at 86%, 75%, and 66%, respectively, with soybean harvesting at 94%, 90%, and 85% in the same states. The forecast for the next few days suggests continued favorable conditions, with highs in the mid-50s to lower 60s and minimal precipitation, as seen in the NWS Zone Forecasts for areas like Des Moines, Peoria, and Springfield. Specifically, Des Moines is expected to see mostly sunny skies on Friday and Saturday, with highs in the upper 40s and mid-50s, respectively, while Peoria will experience mostly sunny conditions on Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the lower 50s and lower 60s. This extended period of dry weather will likely enable farmers to complete their harvests efficiently, with the region's corn and soybean harvests expected to be largely complete by the end of the week. The short-range outlook indicates cloudy skies with a chance of rain and drizzle, maintaining cool temperatures. Given the moderate frost risk and continued cool conditions, farmers should remain cautious and prioritize completing the harvest as soon as possible to minimize potential damage to remaining unharvested crops.

For the 1-5 day outlook November 5-November 10, corn belt temperatures will average near 49.0 F which is 4.3F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.07". Approximately 8% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 8%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, November 10-November 14, the western corn belt temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook November 15-November 19, the western corn belt temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Above normal. Eastern corn belt temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

SOUTHEASTERN U.S.

For the 1-5 day outlook November 5-November 10, delta area temperatures will average near 54.5 F which is -.6 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.04". Approximately 0% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 0%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, November 10-November 14, the Delta region temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal. The southeast region temperatures will be normal. Rainfall will be normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook November 15-November 19, the Delta temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be normal. The southeast region temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

PLAINS

For the 1-5 day outlook November 5-November 10, winter wheat temperatures will average near 48.7 F which is 2.9 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.08". Approximately 14% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 14%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, November 10-November 14, the winter wheat temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook November 15-November 19, the winter wheat temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Above normal.

NORTHERN PLAINS

For the 1-5 day outlook November 5-November 10, spring wheat temperatures will average near 43.9 F which is 9.4 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.09". Approximately 14% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 14%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, November 10-November 14, the spring wheat temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook November 15-November 19, the spring wheat temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Above normal.

NORTHEAST

For the 1-5 day outlook November 5-November 10, megalopolis area temperatures will average near 57.8 F which is 8.4 F from normal. Rainfall will average 0.85". Approximately 75% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of 75%.

For the 6-10 day outlook, November 10-November 14, The Megalopolis temperatures will be normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

For the 11-15 day outlook November 15-November 19, The Megalopolis temperatures will be Above normal. Rainfall will be Below normal.

SOUTH AMERICAN TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION MAPS

For the 1-5 day outlook November 5-November 10, Brazil Corn area temperatures will average near 78.4 F which is 4.3 from normal. Rainfall will average 1.08. Approximately 95% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more. This compares to the earlier estimate today of %.

For the 6-10 day outlook November 11 -November 15, Brazil Corn area temperatures will average near 75.5 F which is 1.3 from normal. Rainfall will average 0.60". Approximately 59% of the area will receive a 0.25" or more.

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