Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.03 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 10:56 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Rinard IA

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.