Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 10:56 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Pioneer IA

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
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: 64 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 3 to 7 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.