Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fort Dodge (KFOD)

Lat: 42.55°NLon: 94.18°WElev: 1161ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	1.75 mi
Last update	8 Sep 3:56 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Dakota City IA

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 83 °F
Sunny and
Windy
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 79. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Low around 66. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Patchy fog between 8am and 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 58.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Windy.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.