Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Aug 10:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Badger IA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Badger IA
 42.61°N 94.14°W
8:06 am CDT Aug 15, 2026
11am CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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