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

71°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 15 Aug 11:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Palmer IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Palmer IA
 42.63°N 94.59°W
10:47 pm CDT Aug 15, 2026
12am CDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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