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.

Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 16 Aug 12:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Otho IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light west northwest wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Otho IA
 42.46°N 94.15°W
1:26 am CDT Aug 16, 2026
1am CDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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