Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Aug 6:56 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Badger IA

Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
then Patchy
Fog
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.