Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:56 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Fort Dodge IA

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.