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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Le Mars Municipal Airport (KLRJ)

Lat: 42.77°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1184ft.

A Few Clouds with Haze

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 6:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Akron IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Akron IA
 42.82°N 96.57°W (Elev. 1145 ft)
Last Update:
6:13 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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