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Tropical Moisture Will Bring Heavy to Excessive Rainfall with Possible Flooding This Week

Tropical moisture from the remnants of Odalys and Hurricane Polo will surge over the southwest into the central U.S. this week with several days of heavy to excessive rainfall which may bring limited to considerable flooding. Flood Watches have been issued through Wednesday in the southwest U.S. and moderate risk outlooks have been issued today through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Storm Lake (KSLB)

Lat: 42.6°NLon: 95.23°WElev: 1489ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Sep 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Laurens IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 69. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 69. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Laurens IA
 42.85°N 94.85°W
Last Update:
9:51 am CDT Sep 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Sep 28, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 4, 2026
 
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