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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV)

Lat: 41.69°NLon: 93.57°WElev: 886ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Aug 11:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Altoona IA

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.