Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	2 Jul 2:56 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Otho IA

Flood Watch until July 3, 10:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until July 3, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
Independence Day
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 67. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.